In brief
This permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor role oversees the commercial performance of construction projects and sections. The work involves managing subcontract accounts, preparing financial applications, and supporting commercial management to ensure project success.
Best for
Experienced quantity surveyors seeking a permanent role within the construction sector.
Worth knowing
The role operates on a standard 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
What you need
Required
Health and safety knowledge
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Communication
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IT literacy
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Analytical skills
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Attention to detail
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Problem solving
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Negotiation
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Team working
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Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Manage commercial project functions
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Prepare applications and reports
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Review accounts and correspondence
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Manage subcontract accounts
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Develop junior staff
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What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
MB934: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot. Duties and Responsibilities: To take supervised responsibility for the commercial function on a project or section of a project To contribute to a result as agreed with local commercial management To protect the company’s position throughout 360 degree relationships To carry out commercial tasks and present results in an orderly and accurate format Proactively contribute to the commercial success of the project and thus the business Prepare applications and reports Review incoming accounts and correspondence and react accordingly Manage specified subcontract accounts and support senior commercial staff in negotiations Agree a personal development plan and deliver the objectives Contribute to the development of subordinates Skills and Qualifications: Have a sound general knowledge of health and safety issues. Excellent communication skills. IT Literate. Good level of analytical skills. Good attention to detail. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage. A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking. Negotiation and team working skills and he ability to motivate and lead those on site. MB934: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
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