Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing specialist construction business near Slough.

This is a key commercial role for an experienced QS who is confident managing projects from pre-contract through to final account, with strong experience across both construction and civils/groundworks. The role is hybrid and the salary is around £85,000 depending on experience.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and senior management.

You will be involved across the full project lifecycle.

Responisbilities:

• Pre-contract cost planning and commercial support
• Subcontractor procurement and tender management
• Cost management and forecasting
• Preparation and management of CVRs
• Cost analysis and financial reporting
• Commercial risk and opportunity management
• Contract administration
• Interim valuations and payment applications
• Subcontract management
• Variations, change control and commercial negotiations
• Final account preparation and settlement
• Providing commercial advice and support to project teams

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying
• A strong background in construction and civils/groundworks
• Experience working with both JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Strong knowledge of commercial and financial management
• Proven experience with CVRs, cost reporting and forecasting
• Extensive experience in construction procurement and subcontract management
• Strong experience managing final accounts
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or a related discipline
• MRICS qualification is desirable
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

If this sounds like you then apply now!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English