Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lechlade

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contracts Management Experience Desirable) Prime Residential & Listed Buildings | Cotswolds Region An established and highly respected bespoke construction business operating across the Cotswolds is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the region's finest private residential projects, including listed manor houses, heritage restorations, luxury refurbishments, bespoke country homes and architect-led developments valued in excess of £6 million.

The company has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional craftsmanship, traditional building excellence and meticulous attention to detail across some of the most prestigious private residences in the Cotswolds. The successful individual will play a key commercial role across multiple high-quality projects, working closely with operational teams, private clients, architects, consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully from pre-construction through to final account.

Whilst this position is being recruited as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, applicants with previous Contracts Manager experience, or those looking to utilise both their commercial and operational expertise, are strongly encouraged to apply. This is not a volume-build environment. Every project is bespoke, technically challenging and built around quality, craftsmanship and long-term client relationships. Senior Quantity Surveyor About Our Client Our client is recognised for delivering exceptional residential construction projects where quality, craftsmanship and client experience remain at the forefront of every scheme.

Their portfolio includes:
Grade II and Grade II
* listed building restorations Luxury countryside estates Bespoke new-build homes High-end refurbishments and extensions Barn conversions and heritage projects Traditional stone and timber construction Complex internal reconfigurations High-specification interior fit-outs Ancillary buildings, leisure facilities and swimming pools The business has developed long-standing relationships with leading architects, interior designers, consultants and private clients throughout the region and continues to secure an impressive pipeline of prestigious work.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple high-end residential projects, ensuring robust cost control, contractual compliance and commercial success throughout the full project lifecycle. Working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers and Directors, you will provide commercial leadership from tender stage through to final account, whilst supporting project delivery and maintaining excellent client relationships. This position would particularly suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys becoming heavily involved in project delivery and has experience working closely alongside operational teams.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities Managing the commercial delivery of multiple prime residential projects Preparing budgets, cost plans and financial reporting Procuring and managing subcontractor packages Negotiating subcontractor accounts and variations Preparing valuations, interim applications and final accounts Managing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities Administering contracts and ensuring contractual compliance Working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers and project teams Supporting project delivery from pre-construction through to completion Building strong relationships with private clients, architects and consultants Attending project meetings and providing commercial advice Maintaining accurate financial forecasting and reporting Senior Quantity Surveyor Candidate Profile We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in high-end residential construction and a passion for delivering exceptional projects.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within residential…