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 Theyre 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 Whats 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