Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor — Midlands (with travel to project sites as required). Full-time, Permanent. Reporting To:
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.

• Commercial & Financial Management
  • 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
• Procurement & Subcontract Management
  • 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
• Contract Administration
  • 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
• Project & Team Support
  • 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
• Reporting & Governance
  • Produce accurate monthly commercial reports for senior management
  • Maintain robust commercial records and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and best commercial practice

• Experience & Qualifications
  • 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
• Skills & Attributes
  • 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