Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
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

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects

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.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.