Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for our client in Wakefield. The company are a main contractor who specialise on projects in the care home sector including new builds and refurbishments. They’ve been operating for over 25 years and have a strong order book. They’re recruiting a permanent Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of new build projects (typically £5–15m in value) from concept to completion. You’ll handle cost management, forecasting, and subcontractor relationships, ensuring the project stays on track financially and operationally. You’ll be a key part of the management team, working directly with the business owners in a supportive environment where collaboration and respect drive every decision. * Lead the commercial management of high-value new build care home projects * Oversee cost control, cashflow, valuations, and forecasting * Appoint and manage subcontractors, ensuring strong commercial performance * Work closely with site teams, suppliers, and clients to deliver excellence * Based in Wakefield, with site visits nationwide once or twice a month * 40-hour week, with flexibility for hybrid working Requirement: * Experienced Quantity Surveyor from residential or commercial construction * Confident managing projects from inception to completion * Main contractor experience * Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying (preferred) * Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment * Looking for autonomy, trust, and long-term progression, not just another job * Based within commuting distance of Wakefield * An excellent communicator at all levels * Excellent IT skills