Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Location: Oxford / Swindon (Projects Across Oxfordshire & Wiltshire)

Salary: Competitive Salary + Package (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Oxford / Swindon

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, award-winning main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. This highly respected contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering commercial, education, healthcare and residential developments valued up to £30 million. With a strong order book and continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with a capable and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor. Known for exceptionally low staff turnover and a positive working culture, this business offers genuine long-term career progression and stability.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with project teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial delivery of construction projects valued up to £30m
• Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans and forecasts
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment
• Managing valuations, variations, and interim payments
• Producing cost reports and financial updates for senior management
• Ensuring effective contract administration (JCT contracts)
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team where required

Projects

Projects Are Diverse And Typically Include

• Commercial developments
• Education projects (schools and academies)
• Healthcare facilities
• Residential schemes

Project values typically range up to £30 million.

Requirements

To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor
• Experience delivering construction projects up to £30m
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (preferred)

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with an award-winning construction contractor

Strong pipeline of secured work

Supportive company culture with very low staff turnover

Genuine long-term career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable, growing contractor in the Oxford / Swindon region, we would love to hear from you.