Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Locations:
Basingstoke (Hampshire)
Projects: £30m Distribution Centre / £100m Logistics Park
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + package
Start:
Immediate

The Opportunity

An established main contractor operating in the logistics, industrial, and commercial sector is strengthening its commercial teams due to a strong secured pipeline of work.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major live projects, including a £30m distribution facility in Newport and a £100m logistics park in Basingstoke.

This is a senior delivery role, suited to a commercially strong QS who is comfortable running projects end-to-end and operating as a visible, trusted commercial lead on site.

Key Responsibilities

Full commercial management of large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
Leading procurement strategy and letting major subcontract packages
Contract administration (JCT / Design & Build), including change control, variations, and valuations
Managing and mentoring Assistant / Project Quantity Surveyors
Commercial risk and opportunity management
Client liaison and attendance at commercial / progress meetings
Managing subcontractor accounts, applications for payment, and final accounts
Supporting project teams to ensure commercial best practice and margin protection
Working closely with project management, design, and operational teams

What They’re Looking For

Proven experience operating as a Senior QS (or strong Project QS ready to step up)
Background with a main contractor delivering industrial, logistics, commercial, or similar build projects
Track record of running projects commercially rather than supporting only
Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, and cost control
Confident communicator, able to deal directly with clients and senior stakeholders
Good contractual knowledge (JCT / D&B preferred)
Structured, commercially aware, and delivery-focused

What’s on Offer

£80,000 – £90,000 basic salary
Car allowance / car, pension, healthcare, and full benefits package
Long-term secured workload
Large, well-funded projects with full commercial teams
Real autonomy and influence at project level
Clear progression as the business continues to grow