Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pharmaceutical & Commercial Projects – Hull

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
11 months ago
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pharmaceutical & Commercial Projects – Hull / North East

A leading specialist contractor in high-spec cleanroom and commercial fit-out projects is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding team. With a growing project pipeline across the pharmaceutical and commercial sectors, this is a key role focused on driving the commercial success of large-scale schemes in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage full commercial lifecycle of projects from pre-contract to final account

  • Prepare tenders, cost plans, and bills of quantities with detailed pricing

  • Oversee procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, managing packages and valuations

  • Work closely with project teams to control costs, assess risks, and support value engineering

  • Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to report on financial performance and progress

  • Handle interim payments, change control, and cost reporting with accuracy and transparency

  • Contribute to project delivery strategy and assist in contract negotiations

  • Lead or support preparation of project budgets, cash flows, and cost forecasts

    Candidate Profile:

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent

  • 7+ years' experience in a QS role with exposure to pharmaceutical, cleanroom, or commercial fit-out sectors

  • Experience delivering large-scale or technically demanding projects

  • Excellent commercial and contractual understanding (JCT/NEC)

  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills

  • Proficient in Excel and construction cost systems

  • Confident working independently and collaboratively within project teams

    What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £80,000 – £90,000 + Car + Package

  • Long-term career growth with a rapidly expanding specialist contractor

  • Exciting, technically complex projects in growing sectors

  • Flexible location – based in Hull or North East with no travel or office requirement

  • Supportive leadership and commercial autonomy

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