Senior Quantity Surveyor
20 days ago
Leeds
The transition to net zero isn’t on the horizon—it’s already reshaping how infrastructure is conceived, funded, and delivered. We’re rolling out a nationwide network of large-scale green energy hubs to power the electrification of commercial transport—from HGV fleets to last-mile logistics. This is complex, capital-intensive infrastructure at the intersection of energy and mobility. Now, we’re looking for a Senior QS ready to step up into a Commercial Manager role - someone who wants to move beyond project-level delivery and into a position where they can shape strategy, drive commercial outcomes, and influence how major programmes are delivered. The Opportunity This is not a traditional QS role. You’ll transition into a hands-on commercial leadership position, taking ownership of commercial strategy across a portfolio of technically complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. You’ll still stay close to the detail, but with a broader lens: balancing risk, driving value, and influencing key decisions at programme level. What You’ll Be Doing • Own the commercial strategy across multiple projects or a major programme, moving from reactive QS work to proactive commercial leadership, • Lead on contract management and negotiation, primarily under NEC forms, ensuring robust commercial control and risk mitigation, • Drive cost strategy and value engineering, influencing design and delivery decisions to maximise value, • Shape procurement approaches and build strong, commercially sound supply chain relationships, • Act as a key commercial voice across delivery, design, and senior leadership teams, • Mentor and develop junior QSs, helping to build a high-performing commercial function, • Navigate complexity across civils, grid, energy, and charging infrastructure, bringing clarity and control What We’re Looking For This role is ideal for a Senior QS who’s ready to step up - someone who wants more ownership, more influence, and a bigger seat at the table. You’ll likely bring • A strong foundation in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management, • Proven experience working with NEC contracts (JCT knowledge a plus), • A track record delivering infrastructure, energy, utilities, or major civils projects, • The ability to think commercially at a strategic level, not just project-by-project, • Confidence managing multiple stakeholders and complex programmes, • A genuine drive to progress into a leadership role Why This Role Stands Out • Step up, not sideways – a genuine pathway from Senior QS to Commercial Manager, • Strategic exposure – influence programme-level decisions, not just packages, • Purpose-driven work – directly contribute to decarbonising UK transport, • Complex, career-defining projects – energy + infrastructure at scale, • Growth environment – a business investing heavily in expansion and people, • Visible impact – your decisions will shape assets used nationwide What’s On Offer • Competitive salary, • Bonus up to 15%, • 5% pension, • Private medical, dental & life insurance, • Quarterly offsites, • Clear and supported career progression into senior commercial leadership Ready to Step Up? If you’re a Senior QS looking to break into a true Commercial Manager role with more ownership, more strategy, and more impact—this is your opportunity. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.