Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location

Midlands (with travel to project sites as required)

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Reporting To

Commercial Director

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Key Requirements

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

What We Offer

• 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.