Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Widnes (Office-Based with UK Travel)

Salary: Circa £65,000 + Package (DOE)

The Company

Our client is a growing main contractor delivering a diverse range of construction and infrastructure projects across the UK. Specialising in holiday parks, caravan parks, and leisure developments. They work with established clients, providing turnkey construction solutions from initial groundworks through to final fit-out.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Widnes-based team.

The Role

This is a hands-on commercial role suited to an experienced Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being closely involved in project delivery. The position combines traditional Quantity Surveying responsibilities with estimating duties, with a particular focus on the management and negotiation of variations across multiple live projects.

The successful candidate will be based from the Widnes office and will visit project sites across the UK as required, including occasional overnight stays (typically once every fortnight).

Current projects are located throughout Cornwall, Northampton, and Kent.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects from inception through to final account.
• Preparing, pricing, submitting, and negotiating variations.
• Producing valuations, cost reports, forecasts, and final accounts.
• Assisting with estimating and tender submissions for new projects.
• Monitoring project costs and identifying opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Liaising closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and account settlements.
• Conducting site visits to assess progress and commercial performance.
• Supporting the delivery of projects within budget and programme constraints.

Project Sectors

The role will involve working across a broad range of construction disciplines, including:

• Civil engineering and groundworks.
• Site preparation and enabling works.
• Foundations and earthworks.
• Drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Roadworks and external works.
• Electrical infrastructure.
• HVAC integration.
• Flooring and lighting installations.
• Internal fit-out and refurbishment works.
• Turnkey construction projects.

Projects are predominantly delivered within the holiday park, leisure, and caravan park sectors.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of both pre-contract and post-contract commercial management.
• Previous estimating experience or willingness to undertake estimating duties.
• Demonstrable experience managing and negotiating variations.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to be involved in day-to-day project delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity would suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys a varied role and prefers a hands-on approach rather than managing large teams. The business is seeking someone who is comfortable being "boots on the ground", building relationships with site teams and clients while taking ownership of the commercial performance of projects.