Senior Quantity Surveyor
Lester Lloyd Limited
Wakefield · posted 1 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Wakefield, England
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Office in West Yorkshire - weekly travel to sites down south Salary:
Up to
£75,000
+ Car Allowance + Pension + Holiday + Excellent Benefits The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing main contractor in West Yorkshire for an experienced
Senior Quantity Surveyor
to join their commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the delivery of
new build care home developments
from pre-construction through to final account. The role is primarily
office-based , with weekly site visits. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered commercially, maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider project team. Key Responsibilities
Taking full commercial responsibility for multiple new build care home projects.
Preparing cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontract agreements.
Managing subcontractor payments, valuations and variations.
Producing accurate monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
Administering projects under
JCT forms of contract .
Liaising closely with site teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
Attending project and commercial meetings.
Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required.
Ensuring projects remain commercially successful from inception through to completion.
About You
The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience as a
Senior Quantity Surveyor
or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
Experience delivering
care home projects ,
general construction projects , or
residential developments .
Strong knowledge and experience of
JCT contracts .
Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to
£75,000
(depending on experience)
Car allowance
Company pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Ongoing professional development
Long-term career progression
Stable pipeline of quality projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity in West Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you. ??
Call Alexandra Smith on 07980 006 436
for a confidential discussion.
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Location: Office in West Yorkshire - weekly travel to sites down south Salary:
Up to
£75,000
+ Car Allowance + Pension + Holiday + Excellent Benefits The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing main contractor in West Yorkshire for an experienced
Senior Quantity Surveyor
to join their commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the delivery of
new build care home developments
from pre-construction through to final account. The role is primarily
office-based , with weekly site visits. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered commercially, maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider project team. Key Responsibilities
Taking full commercial responsibility for multiple new build care home projects.
Preparing cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontract agreements.
Managing subcontractor payments, valuations and variations.
Producing accurate monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
Administering projects under
JCT forms of contract .
Liaising closely with site teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
Attending project and commercial meetings.
Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required.
Ensuring projects remain commercially successful from inception through to completion.
About You
The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience as a
Senior Quantity Surveyor
or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
Experience delivering
care home projects ,
general construction projects , or
residential developments .
Strong knowledge and experience of
JCT contracts .
Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to
£75,000
(depending on experience)
Car allowance
Company pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Ongoing professional development
Long-term career progression
Stable pipeline of quality projects
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity in West Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you. ??
Call Alexandra Smith on 07980 006 436
for a confidential discussion.
TPBN1_UKTJ