Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor

Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS/QS) – Exciting £60m JCT D&B Project
Location: Derbyshire with site visits to Oxfordshire

We are working on behalf of a leading main contractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS/QS) for a landmark £60m shell and core project in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS looking to gain significant experience on a high-profile build.

The Project:

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JCT Design & Build Main Contract

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Shell and core project (fit out may be negotiated)

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Groundworks, concrete frame, envelope, M&E (single contractor) and roofing packages already awarded

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Supported by a QS team: Lead Senior QS, SQS/QS (this role), Apprentice QS

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Use of a proprietary accounting software

The Role:

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Support the Lead Senior QS on-site and help manage the QS team

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Work across all cost management, valuations, and contract administration tasks

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Potential for freelance full-time onsite working given Oxford location

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If recruited permanently, opportunity to progress into the lead QS role post-project completion

The Ideal Candidate:

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Experienced SQS or ambitious QS ready to step up

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Confident managing cost reporting, valuations, and subcontractor agreements

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Comfortable working on a fast-paced, high-value D&B project

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Flexible regarding location (Oxford-based site initially, then Heage office if permanent)

Why This Role?

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High-profile £60m project with full exposure to all project stages

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Great learning and progression opportunity under an experienced lead QS

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Flexible approach to working arrangements to suit candidate availability