Senior QS

Michael Page • Permanent • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • 1d ago

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.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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

Job 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.

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