Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Samuel James Recruitment Ltd
  • Hounslow, London
  • 30/12/2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Site Manager

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Groundworks / Streetworks Chiswick, London

West London - Projects across London, Oxford, Brighton & Birmingham

£70,000 £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus - Flexible Working Available

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong groundworks and streetworks experience, looking for a role where you can take real ownership of your projects?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior position at a well-established civil engineering contractor that delivers high-quality groundworks, drainage, and infrastructure packages, typically ranging between £20k and £1m in value.

With one of the senior team members stepping back into retirement, the company is now seeking an experienced QS to take the reins on 5 8 live projects, working closely with the Directors to ensure smooth delivery from procurement through to final accounts.

You ll be joining a tight-knit, diverse commercial team that values autonomy, commitment, and collaboration, where your input will genuinely make an impact.

The Senior Quantity Surveyors Role

  • Oversee a portfolio of live groundworks & streetworks projects (drainage, tarmacing, hard landscaping, RC works).
  • Prepare and manage CVRs, variations, and valuations.
  • Attend weekly construction meetings and regular site visits.
  • Liaise directly with Directors, Site Managers, and the wider delivery team.
  • Support estimating, procurement, and cost reporting through all project stages.

You as the Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Experienced Senior QS (groundworks / civil engineering essential).
  • Capable of working independently and managing multiple projects.
  • Confident reporting directly to company Directors.
  • Based within reach of Brentford, with flexibility to work from home.
  • Committed, professional, and eager to take long-term ownership of your work.

In Return for the Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • £70,000 £90,000 basic salary (DOE).
  • Car allowance & performance-related bonus.
  • Flexible / hybrid working options.
  • Potential for private healthcare.
  • Long-term stability within a respected, family-feel contractor.

If you re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Groundworks sector, please get in touch with Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James for more information, or apply today.