Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Job Type: Permanent
• Posted on: 1st Feb 2026
• Job Reference: JN
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Are you a driven and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and expanding residential groundworks contractor. You will take ownership of major groundwork packages for leading house builders, while helping shape the future of the commercial team.

• Oversee commercial management of multiple residential groundwork projects (typically £5m-£15m)
• Lead procurement, valuations, change control, CVRs, and final accounts
• Develop and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships
• Provide support and mentoring to junior QS staff
• Work closely with senior leadership

• Minimum 5 years experience in quantity surveying, ideally in residential groundworks
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong contractual knowledge
• Capable of managing projects independently from start to finish
• Forward-thinking and eager to take on leadership responsibility
• Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

• Competitive salary + car allowance or company vehicle
• Private healthcare and pension
• Supportive leadership and structured career progression
• Secure pipeline of residential groundwork projects with top-tier developers

Please contact John Ashcroft on  for more information (all discussions are confidential)

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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