Senior Quantity Surveyor 

Permanent position

Salary: £51,256 – £70,000 + Car Allowance (£6,750)

Location: Cumbria 

(Preferably local candidates, but happy to consider candidates open to relocating)

Are you a Quantity Surveying professional with a solid grasp of NEC contracts who is fed up with short-term projects and constant commuting? Ready to drop your anchor on a major, long-term megaproject in Cumbria?

We’re looking for a solid Senior QS to join a Tier-1 Main Contractor on a landmark, multi-billion-pound nuclear infrastructure framework in Cumbria. It’s a long-term partnership offering ultimate job security, high-value subcontracts, and a clear pathway to lead commercial delivery within an integrated team.

If you know your way around NEC contracts, high-value subcontracts, and defined cost audits, you know what the job entails. You’ll be taking the lead on commercial delivery, contract administration, cost/value reporting, and subcontractor management within an integrated delivery team.   

What You Need:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent commercial discipline).   
• CSCS Card
• Strong experience managing NEC contracts on major projects/frameworks (Client or Main Contractor side).   
• Experience with defined cost audits, cost-reimbursable contracts, and managing / mentoring more junior QS staff.  
• Experience with contract management systems like CEMAR or COINS. 
• Must be able to obtain BPSS / DBS clearance and pass site access checks (including drug & alcohol testing).
• Working towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation (like RICS/CIOB)

Benefits Package:

• Vehicle: Car allowance
• Bonus: Up to 15% non-contractual annual bonus
• Pension: Up to 6% matched pension scheme
• Holidays: 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (plus option to buy 5 additional days, and increases with service)
• Healthcare & Life Cover: Private medical care + 4x salary Death in Service
• Extras: Employee Assistance Programme / 24/7 GP access, Cycle to Work scheme, and Share Save options

Drop me a message or give me a call if you're open to a confidential chat about the team setup and project specifics.