Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Swindon
Sector: Tier 2 Regional Contractor
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Package
The Opportunity
A great opportunity to join a respected regional contractor with a strong reputation across education, commercial, heritage, healthcare and community sectors. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll lead commercial delivery on multiple projects, taking ownership of procurement, forecasting and commercial risk management.
This role is ideal for someone seeking progression within a professional, stable and supportive environment where commercial expertise is valued and rewarded.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:
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Full commercial leadership on live projects.
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Preparing cost plans, budgets and contract documentation.
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Subcontract procurement and negotiation.
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Managing valuations, variations and commercial reporting.
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Final accounts and contract administration.
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Monitoring risks, cost forecasts and supply chain performance.
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Working closely with site teams, clients and consultants.
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Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff.
About You
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QS or SQS experience with a main or regional contractor.
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Strong understanding of procurement, cost control and JCT contracts.
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Experienced working across multiple sectors or varied project types.
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Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
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Able to plan workload, manage deadlines and work collaboratively.
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Motivated to represent the business professionally with clients and partners.
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Full UK driving licence.
Company Profile
You’ll join a long-standing, trusted contractor known for quality delivery and long-term partnerships in the South West and South Central regions. The business offers structured development, modern construction systems and a collaborative culture focused on doing the right thing for clients and communities.
What’s in it for you?
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💰 Up to £75,000 + package
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🚗 Car allowance or company car
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📈 Pathway to Commercial Manager
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🌴 Holiday + wellbeing benefits
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🏥 Healthcare & pension support
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🤝 Collaborative, professional working environment
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, partner with leading regional contractors, offering honest, confidential support throughout the recruitment process