874 senior quantity surveyor jobs found

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location : Glasgow, Scotland Salary : 60,000 to 74,000 + car & package A leading main contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a high-profile infrastructure project in Glasgow. The scheme involves delivery of a new waste water treatment plant and sludge processing facility, representing a flagship investment in Scotland's water infrastructure. Role Overview This is a site-based position, where the Senior Quantity Surveyor will act as the commercial lead, ensuring financial control, contract compliance, and effective risk management. The role requires close collaboration with the site delivery team to secure cost, programme, and quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead all commercial and contractual management on the project Manage subcontract procurement, administration, payments, and final accounts Deliver accurate cost forecasting, valuations, and commercial reporting Ensure full compliance...

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Employment Type: Permanent Location: Ipswich Project Type: Ground Engineering & Large-scale Engineering Construction Role Summary: The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key commercial role within the GSA, supporting the Managing Surveyor in delivering robust commercial governance, accurate cost management, and high-quality commercial intelligence across assigned work packages. This role bridges responsibility between delivering commercial outputs directly and providing guidance to Quantity Surveyors within the team. The Senior QS will ensure effective contractual administration, maintain accurate forecasting, and proactively manage risk and opportunity to protect and enhance project value. Key Responsibilities: Manage commercial activities across allocated work packages, ensuring effective cost control, accurate measurement, and strong financial governance; Prepare, review, and validate cost value...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly respected engineering and construction contractor, working on a major energy infrastructure project in the Highlands of Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a significant transmission and distribution project, supporting the development of essential energy infrastructure across the region. Our client has a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering and infrastructure projects, with extensive experience across the energy, utilities and civil engineering sectors. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and senior management to ensure works are delivered efficiently, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing the...

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Main Contractor / Housebuilder Location: Medway, Kent Project Value: Circa £20 Million Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Sector: Main Contracting / Residential Construction The Opportunity An established, privately owned main contractor and housebuilder is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team, taking responsibility for a new residential development near Chatham, Kent, valued at approximately £20 million. The business has built a strong reputation across Kent and has a substantial pipeline of work secured for 2027, with further residential developments planned as part of its continued expansion. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or a capable Quantity Surveyor who is ready to step up and take ownership of a sizeable project. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for the commercial delivery of the scheme from...

Senior Quantity Surveyor We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected main contractor based in Woking. The business operates across several sectors including motor retail, public and private education, commercial and leisure valuing typically up to 10mil. Projects are a mix of new build and refurb and are typically administered via JCT forms of contract. As a result of organic growth, they're now looking to expand the commercial team with a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor. About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor: As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing projects fom pre-construction through to final account. You will be reporting into the Surveying Director. Key Responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor: Work alongside pre-construction team on any 2-stage tenders Oversee the teams procurement / management of sub-contractor packages Deal with final accounts / any...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Role Purpose Senior Quantity Surveyor (will lead the commercial management of design-related change across major Heathrow airport programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, the role is responsible for identifying, assessing, pricing, negotiating, and securing agreement of changes arising from design development, scope evolution, client instructions, technical assurance requirements, and programme impacts. The successful candidate will possess strong commercial, contractual, and technical understanding of infrastructure design and delivery, enabling them to work effectively with engineering, planning, project controls, and client teams throughout the project lifecycle. A key aspect of the role is the ability to challenge and support design teams, ensuring that changes are robustly substantiated, commercially recoverable, and aligned with contractual entitlements. Key Responsibilities Design Change Management Lead...

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: 1 day Aztec West + 4 days on site in BS1 Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 + car allowance + package Sector: Construction > Main Contractor > RC Frame Residential Project: New Build Apartment Scheme (£50m+) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Senior Quantity Surveyor The Company A leading privately owned main contractor with a strong national reputation for delivering large-scale, architecturally impressive residential developments is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major Bristol project. The business specialises in complex city centre apartment schemes and delivers projects typically ranging from £40m to £70m in value. Known for high-quality design, strong delivery teams and a collaborative culture, they continue to grow steadily across the UK. This is an opportunity to work on a flagship RC frame apartment development of over 150 units in the Bristol area, joining an experienced commercial and...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for managing a team of QSs who are responsible for ensuring that value for money is achieved alongside contractual compliance on a portfolio of projects. You could have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in contractor value from £25k to £200M during your career at Thames Water. What you'll be doing as a Senior Quantity Surveyor Providing Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts. Providing Contractual advice and support to Delivery Teams. Management of Team Members. Accountable for ensuring that the team carries out the following. Challenging and agreeing on Project Tenders. Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract. Assessing the Quantum of Change and/or Extension of Time. Data Collection of Projects. Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts. Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place and monitored...

Senior Quantity Surveyor SW London Permanent Monday-Friday, Hybrid Available Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading integrated design and build provider within the UK Water Sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading company delivering complex infrastructure projects through long-term framework partnerships, joint ventures, alliances, and direct contracting models. What We Offer: A competitive salary Hybrid Working Car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Duties Carry out quantity surveying responsibilities across projects and individual work packages. Work closely with design, construction, and...

Senior Quantity Surveyor South West Hertfordshire Permanent Monday-Friday, Hybrid Available Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading integrated design and build provider within the UK Water Sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading company delivering complex infrastructure projects through long-term framework partnerships, joint ventures, alliances, and direct contracting models. What We Offer: A competitive salary Hybrid Working Car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Duties Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial and quantity surveying activities across projects and work packages. Work closely...

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Location: Suffolk Site Based (additional projects across Cambridgeshire) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 70,000- 85,000 basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, pension. Company & Project: A Tier 1 Main Contractor with a healthy pipeline of work operating across Suffolk and the surrounding region are currently looking to grow their commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Defence. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in the Defence sector valued at c 2m- 15m, with a pipeline of future work exceeding 50m. Therefore, experience delivering projects within this sector and scale would be highly advantageous for this position. Duties & Responsibilities: End-to-end supply chain procurement, including scope definition, subcontractor...

Senior Quantity Surveyor East London Permanent Monday-Friday, Hybrid Available Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading integrated design and build provider within the UK Water Sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading company delivering complex infrastructure projects through long-term framework partnerships, joint ventures, alliances, and direct contracting models. What We Offer: A competitive salary Hybrid Working Car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Duties Take responsibility for all quantity surveying activities associated with the delivery and commercial management of projects and work...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Power & Energy Infrastructure Location: Inverness, Scottish Highlands Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits Job Type: Permanent The Opportunity JL Renewable Solutions is working with a well-established infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major electricity transmission and distribution projects in the Scottish Highlands. Our client is delivering critical infrastructure works as part of the ongoing investment in the UK's electricity network, with a strong pipeline of projects and opportunities for continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of significant project packages, manage contractual and financial performance and play a key role in supporting successful project delivery. You'll work closely with senior commercial and operational management, providing commercial leadership...

Senior Quantity Surveyor required in London GVR Solutions are currently representing a very well-established main contractor, who are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The initial focus will be on a 16m refurbishment project in Central London which will be approx. 70 weeks. Central London 65K 75K + package Main contractor in Central London Senior Quantity Surveyor responsibilities: Reporting to a Managing Surveyor and will be supported by a Junior Quantity Surveyor Take day-to-day commercial ownership of the project from procurement through to final account. Prepare subcontract enquiry packages, tender comparisons and buying analyses; procure and negotiate subcontract packages. Prepare and agree subcontract orders and manage applications, payments, variations and final accounts. Prepare and submit monthly client applications / valuations and manage client variations and change control. Attend and contribute...

Senior Quantity Surveyor East Midlands region, Derby, DE24 8RF Competitive salary + attractive benefits At Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper. We are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Team in our East Midlands region. The main purpose of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role is to ensure cost control of developments, paying subcontractors and reporting movements with monthly valuations. SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Contract management of appointed sub-contract trades Monthly valuation meetings with Key trades onsite. Expectation to attend meetings onsite (Development Meeting process) to discuss contractor performance/quality....

Senior Quantity Surveyor Rail & Infrastructure Location: Manchester Airport Working Pattern: 4 days on site, 1 day working from home Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project based at Manchester Airport, focused on enhancing the existing railway station and increasing rail capacity. The project involves significant civil engineering and rail works, including station remodelling, platform extensions and track layout modifications to accommodate additional and longer trains. With the project progressing from initial civils activities, including piling, into more rail-specific works, this is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure scheme at an exciting stage of delivery. Working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and the wider commercial team, you will play a key role in managing project costs, forecasting and subcontract commercial...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (x2) - Civil Engineering & Utilities Location: South-West Glasgow (Hybrid - 1 day office, 2 days WFH, 2 days on site) Position Type: Contract (Outside IR35) or Permanent considered Rate / Salary: Up to 500/day Outside IR35 Competitive Perm Package (DOE) Contract Duration: 12 Months+ (Long-term framework secured) Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for long-term project stability, genuine hybrid working flexibility, and a healthy pipeline of major civil infrastructure works across the Central Belt? We at Randstad are partnering with a well-established civil engineering contractor to appoint two Senior Quantity Surveyors to bolster their commercial delivery team. With major long-term framework programs secured across Scottish Water and SSE, they are looking for commercial leads to manage project portfolios across pre-contract, active delivery, and final accounts. Whether you are an established freelance contractor looking for a...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Are you a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong main contracting background and extensive NEC contract experience? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a major infrastructure project in Somerset, taking responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management, with the potential for growth as additional project scope is secured. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance, protecting project margins, and ensuring robust contract management throughout the project lifecycle. This position also offers a genuine pathway to progress into a Commercial Manager role for the right individual. We are open to speaking with both Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers for this position. For candidates already operating at Commercial Manager level, the role and package will reflect experience. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Kent A leading civil engineering contractor is looking to bring in a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project in Kent. This is a great opportunity for an experienced SQS who wants to work on a large-scale, technically challenging project with a strong pipeline of work behind it. The Role You'll take responsibility for the commercial management of your package, working closely with the project and commercial teams to ensure costs, risks and opportunities are effectively managed. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the commercial performance of allocated packages Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs Subcontract procurement and management Applications, valuations and payment processes Managing variations, compensation events and change Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Supporting the preparation of final accounts Working closely with project teams to ensure commercial and...

Elvet Recruitment has been appointed to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a well established residential developer based in County Durham. You will take full responsibility for the commercial delivery of housing developments across the region. Your work will span budgeting, cost control, subcontractor management and financial reporting, ensuring each project is delivered efficiently and profitably. Key responsibilities Prepare draft and site start budgets for allocated developments Produce quarterly valuations and material cost to complete exercises Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts with full sign off Issue subcontract orders in line with company policy and documentation standards Carry out on site measurements and assess contractor payments Attend and contribute to meetings with internal teams and external contractors Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain trade specifications Price customer extras and liaise with the...