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Senior QS

Leeds Permanent View Job Description
This role is ideal for a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in Facilities Management, seeking an opportunity that requires expertise in cost management and contract administration to support the delivery of high-quality projects.
  • Opportunity to shape commercial best practice within a large, complex programme.
  • Strategic leadership role with high visibility across the business.

About Our Client

Our client are a well known UK organisation looking to bring a Senior QS into the business to support on capital investment and asset upgrades.

Job Description

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of QS and Commercial Analysts
  • Set clear objectives, manage performance, and build commercial capability
  • Allocate workload effectively and support career development
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance and values-driven culture



Commercial Strategy & Governance

  • Oversee project feasibilities and budget setting
  • Ensure compliance with commercial governance, audit requirements, and frameworks
  • Own programme-level commercial reporting, providing insight to senior stakeholders
  • Drive standardisation and continuous improvement of commercial processes



Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Support procurement strategy across multiple programmes
  • Ensure robust benchmarking, rate alignment, and value-for-money assessments
  • Develop strong supplier relationships, driving performance and compliance



Project Delivery Oversight

  • Provide commercial leadership across multiple complex, high-value projects
  • Manage and mitigate commercial risks, cost pressures, and opportunities
  • Review and approve valuations, variations, change controls, and final accounts
  • Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets with accurate forecasting



Stakeholder Engagement

  • Partner with senior leaders across Property, Finance, and PMO functions
  • Provide commercial insight to support strategic decision-making
  • Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners



Continuous Improvement

  • Lead initiatives to enhance benchmarking, cost modelling, and reporting
  • Improve data quality and digital commercial processes
  • Identify and implement efficiencies across commercial governance



The Successful Applicant

  • Strong background in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (client, consultant, or contractor-side)
  • Experience in retail, property or multi-site project environments is highly desirable
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor teams
  • Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, and contract administration
  • Experience managing budgets, analysing data, and controlling project performance
  • Familiarity with frameworks, schedules of rates, and standard forms of contract
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially astute
  • Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
  • Advanced Excel and financial reporting capabilities

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary plus package
  • Strategic leadership role with high visibility across the business
  • Opportunity to shape commercial best practice within a large, complex programme
  • Collaborative, cross-functional working environment
  • Strong career development and progression opportunities

If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge as a Senior QS, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in the Facilities Management industry.

Contact
James Balaam
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7037377
Phone number
+441212309367

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Commercial Manager
Sector
Property
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Balaam
Consultant phone
+441212309367
Job reference
JN-062026-7037377