Senior Quantity Surveyor - Reading

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils
📍 Reading, UK
💰 £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35 - depending on experience)
📅 Start Date: ASAP
📆 Contract Length: 4 Months

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering project based in Reading. This is a high-impact role on a major infrastructure scheme, offering a competitive day rate and the opportunity to work with an established and forward-thinking contractor.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for key elements of a large-scale civils project. You will play a crucial role in ensuring financial control, maximising value, and supporting delivery teams to achieve project objectives.

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project lifecycle
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts and subcontracts
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and budgets
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and variations
• Lead on valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Provide strategic commercial advice to the project team
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
• Demonstrated ability to manage large infrastructure or civils packages
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS) is desirable but not essential

• Competitive day rate of £500-£550
• 4-month contract with potential for extension
• Immediate start available
• High-profile project with a reputable contractor

If you are a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take on your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to secure your next contract role.