Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways

  • Daniel Owen Ltd
  • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • 15/05/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor


Location: Hemel Hempstead (Site Visits Across the South East)
Sector: Civils & Groundwork's
Contract Type: Permanent (PAYE Preferred)
Salary: Up to 75,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Our client is a growing civils and groundworks contractor delivering a range of infrastructure and enabling works projects across the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a key position overseeing the commercial delivery of multiple projects, offering a mix of office, site and client-facing responsibilities.



The Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full responsibility for the commercial management of 3-4 live projects, with values up to 3m, ensuring projects are commercially controlled and delivered profitably.

You will work closely with operational teams while supporting wider business commercial functions including tendering, procurement and subcontract management.



Key Responsibilities

  • Overseeing the full commercial aspects of multiple civils and groundworks projects
  • Managing change control, cost tracking, forecasting and CVRs
  • Preparing applications, valuations and measures
  • Procuring materials and managing commercial reporting
  • Assisting with tendering and estimating activities
  • Negotiating and managing subcontract packages
  • Supporting wider business commercial operations
  • Managing and mentoring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
  • Liaising with clients, suppliers and project teams
  • Attending site visits and meetings across live projects