Senior Quantity Surveyor

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Worcester
Salary: £60,000 – £67,500 + Package
Sector:
Construction (Defects, Fit-Out & Modular Projects)
Job Type: Permanent

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong national presence and a substantial secured order book. Due to continued growth and project wins, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable business known for delivering high-quality projects across defects remediation, fit-out, and modular schemes. The company offers clear career progression, structured training, and long-term stability within a supportive commercial environment.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will oversee multiple schemes or larger, more complex packages, while supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.

This role offers a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to influence commercial strategy while working closely with operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

* Full commercial management of projects from procurement to final account

* Preparation of cost plans, forecasts, and detailed monthly reporting

* Subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration

* Management and agreement of variations and final accounts

* Risk and opportunity identification and mitigation

* Ensuring contractual compliance (NEC/JCT)

* Supporting and mentoring Assistant and Project QSs

* Contributing to commercial strategy and continuous improvement

Requirements

* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

* Proven experience as a Senior QS or an experienced Project QS ready to step up

* Background working for a main contractor (Tier 1 or Tier 2 preferred)

* Experience in fit-out, modular construction, refurbishment, or defects projects advantageous

* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive project performance

* Ambitious, career-focused, and proactive

What’s on Offer

* Salary £60,000 – £67,500

* Competitive benefits package

* Clear and structured career progression

* Ongoing professional development and training

* Strong, secure pipeline of projects

* Opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor with long-term stability

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven Senior QS looking to join a market-leading contractor with real career progression and a diverse project portfolio