Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Midlands (with travel to project sites as required)

Full-time, Permanent

Commercial Director

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of residential groundworks projects across the Midlands. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing cost control, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting while supporting project delivery teams to ensure projects are completed profitably, safely, and to the highest standards.

• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple residential groundworks projects from tender through to final account

• Prepare, manage, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cost value reconciliations (CVRs)

• Monitor project costs and cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities

• Prepare and submit interim valuations and final accounts

• Manage variations, claims, and change control processes

• Procure subcontractors, materials, and plant in line with project requirements

• Prepare and negotiate subcontract packages and appointments

• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, and payments

• Ensure subcontract compliance with contractual and commercial obligations

• Administer contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT or bespoke groundworks contracts)

• Ensure contractual notices and correspondence are issued in a timely manner

• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required

• Work closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, and Engineers to support efficient project delivery

• Provide commercial advice and guidance to site teams

• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff

• Produce accurate monthly commercial reports for senior management

• Maintain robust commercial records and documentation

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and best commercial practice

• Minimum 4+ years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role

• Strong background in civil engineering or residential groundworks

• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Chartered status (MRICS / MCIOB) desirable but not essential

• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and make sound commercial decisions

• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems

• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

• Pension scheme

• Career progression within a growing civil engineering contractor

• Opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments across the Midlands

To apply please send your CV to (url removed) and we can go from there.