Senior Quantity Surveyor
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and well-established business operating across civils, demolition, and haulage.
Following the departure of a key senior figure, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial function and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
This is a unique opportunity offering autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to shape and develop commercial processes within a forward-thinking contractor.
The Role
This is a commercially focused position, centred around cost management, tendering, and financial control across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Taking full ownership of the commercial management of civils and demolition projects
Preparing, reviewing, and managing estimates, tenders, and pricing submissions
Managing valuations, variations, and final accounts
Producing and maintaining cost reports, CVRs, and financial forecasts
Monitoring project performance to ensure delivery within budget and margin expectations
Supporting procurement processes and managing subcontractor accounts
Liaising with clients and stakeholders on all commercial matters
Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and profitability
Supporting the wider business with work-winning and pricing strategies
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor within:
* Civil Engineering
* Demolition
* Groundworks / Infrastructure
* Strong commercial expertise in:
* Cost control & reporting
* Tendering & estimating
* Variations & final accounts
* Ability to operate independently and take ownership of the commercial function
* Confident in client-facing environments and commercial negotiations
* Proactive, organised, and capable of hitting the ground running
* Full UK Driving Licence
Why Join?
* Opportunity to step into a senior, business-critical commercial role
* Autonomy to shape and develop the commercial function
* Direct access to senior decision-makers
* A varied role with exposure across multiple projects and sectors
* Genuine long-term progression as the business continues to grow
Ideal Candidate
This role would suit:
A Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking more autonomy and responsibility
An experienced QS ready to step into a lead commercial role
A commercially driven individual looking to have a real impact on business performance