Senior Area Quantity Surveyor

Tarmac


Date: 2 hours ago
City: Chester-le-Street
Contract type: Full time
Job Introduction

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a flair for leadership and a drive to deliver commercial success? Tarmac, a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, is looking for a Senior Area QS to join our Contracting division in the North.

This is your opportunity to bring commercial expertise to the forefront of regional projects, shaping financial performance while ensuring strategic control over contract delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Leading the preparation of valuations and accounts while driving timely and accurate invoicing
  • Collaborating with delivery teams to prepare robust financial forecasts and performance reports
  • Ensuring compliance with contract terms and prompt payment cycles
  • Managing subcontractor payments and reducing WIP and debt
  • Securing maximum commercial returns and managing contractual risk and dispute resolution
  • Overseeing procurement processes and ensuring risks are well controlled
  • Supporting and developing a high-performing commercial team

What You’ll Bring:

  • A qualification in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong knowledge of contract conditions, specifications, and relevant legislation
  • Hands-on experience with financial and costing systems
  • Excellent analytical skills and a sharp commercial mindset
  • A collaborative leadership style with strong communication and coaching abilities

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and our role in building the future of infrastructure in the UK. You'll join a team that values innovation, development, and sustainability—and you'll be supported every step of the way.

Ready to shape the landscape?

Apply now and take the next step in your commercial career with one of the UK’s most trusted names in construction.

In addition to the role of Senior Area Quantity Surveyor we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
  • Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited

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