Senior Quantity Surveyor

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Location:

South Wales
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 + £6k car allowance + package
Sector:
Main Contractor / Residential
Start: ASAP
A great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial lead on high-quality residential projects across South Wales.
If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a role with autonomy, progression and long-term security, this is a strong opportunity to join a well-established regional contractor with a growing presence in the residential market. They deliver a mix of open-market and affordable housing schemes, with consistent, multi-year project pipelines and a reputation for looking after their people.

The Role – Senior Quantity Surveyor
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll oversee the commercial aspects of medium to large residential new build projects. You’ll manage cost control, procurement, valuations and reporting while working closely with operational teams to ensure strong commercial outcomes.
You’ll report into a Managing QS and will be supported by assistant and trainee surveyors, giving you the chance to lead day-to-day commercial activities while contributing to team development.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead commercial management on residential new build projects

* Prepare and manage monthly CVRs and financial reporting

* Oversee procurement and subcontractor packages

* Agree interim valuations and final accounts

* Maintain strong cost control and manage variations

* Ensure subcontractor accounts and documentation are kept accurate and up to date

* Support project teams with commercial and contractual advice

* Forecast and report project financial performance accurately
About You

* Experience with a main contractor or developer is essential

* Proven background on residential new build projects

* Ability to deliver commercial outcomes within budget and programme

* Experience supporting or leading junior surveyors (desirable)

* Strong commercial and contractual understanding

* A team-focused mindset and proactive approach to problem solving

* Ability to commute to South Wales and local project sites
The Reward
* £60,000–£65,000 basic salary
* £6,000 car allowance

* Strong company benefits package

* Well-structured progression pathways

* Interesting and varied residential developments

* Long-term local work within South Wales
If you’d like to discuss this Senior Quantity Surveyor role — or similar opportunities — contact Foresight Search in confidence