Senior Quantity Surveyor

Published
July 15, 2026
Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Category Groundworks
Job Type Permanent Reference
JC44 Salary
Competitive Start date
 Contact Name
Jake Chinn Contact Email
a Description Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks

Location:

Cheltenham Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: 55,000 – 75,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits The OpportunityA well-established and highly successful residential groundworks contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Cheltenham.

With an annual turnover of approximately 50 million, our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering infrastructure and groundworks packages for many of the UK's leading national and regional house builders. Due to continued growth and a substantial pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an ambitious Quantity Surveyor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business that offers long-term career progression, exposure to high-value projects and the chance to work within a collaborative and supportive commercial team.

The Role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple residential groundworks projects from contract award through to final account.

Working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Teams and Clients, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong commercial relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
• Commercial management of multiple residential groundworks projects.
• Preparation and submission of interim applications and valuations.
• Measurement and valuation of variations.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVRs.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Agreement of subcontractor accounts.
• Preparation of final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and cash flow.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Liaising with Clients, Site Teams and Senior Management.
• Assisting with contract administration and dispute resolution where required.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager with strategic commercial objectives.

Candidate Requirements The successful candidate will have:
• Previous experience within residential groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure contracting.
• Strong understanding of roads & sewers, foundations, drainage and external works.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience producing CVRs, cost reports and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial software.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience working with NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership (desirable but not essential).What's on Offer
• Salary of 55,000 – 75,000, depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager.
• Stable workload backed by a strong order book and long-term client relationships.
• Opportunity to join a successful 50 million turnover contractor with an excellent reputation in the residential groundworks sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to further their career with a respected and expanding contractor delivering high-quality residential infrastructure and groundworks projects across the region.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV in confidence for immediate consideration.