Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building contractor in East Grinstead is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £75,000 plus benefits, including a company car and private healthcare. You'll manage projects from tendering through to delivery while working closely with Estimating and Contracts teams. Successful candidates will have a strong background in main contracting, preferably with residential or commercial experience. Opportunities for autonomy and project variety await.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

22 days leave + bank holidays

Private pension contributions

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with main contracting background required.
• Experience in managing residential or commercial projects preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple sites effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Estimators during pre-construction and pricing.
• Manage projects from award to final account delivery.
• Maintain strong client relationships and oversee subcontractors.

Skills

Main contracting experience

Experience in heritage or conservation projects

Hands-on, proactive approach

Effective communication with teams

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Privately Owned Building Contractor - Residential, Commercial & Heritage Projects

Location: Felbridge, West Sussex

Salary: £55,000-£75,000 + Car & Package

I'm partnered with a well-established, privately owned building contractor that continues to secure a healthy pipeline of work across Sussex. With a strong reputation in the residential and commercial sectors - alongside a growing portfolio of heritage refurbishments - they're now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team.

Working as part of a tight-knit business, you'll work closely with the Estimating team during tender stages, assisting with pricing and ensuring bids are commercially sound. Once projects move into delivery, you'll work hand-in-hand with the Contracts Managers to ensure each scheme is delivered on time, to budget, and with the quality the company is known for.

The Role

• Support the Estimators during pre-construction, assisting with tendering and pricing.
• Manage the commercial delivery of projects from award through to final account.
• Work alongside Contracts Managers to forecast costs, manage subcontractors, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee variations, valuations, CVRs, and commercial reporting.
• Ensure projects are delivered with sound financial governance.

Requirements

• Main contracting experience is essential, ideally with a combination of residential or commercial new build/refurb experience.
• Experience in heritage or conservation projects would be a strong advantage.
• Comfortable working across multiple sites with a hands‑on, proactive approach.
• Able to work effectively with Estimating, Operations, and senior leadership in a smaller, agile organisation.

Why Join?

My client is privately owned and a stable, well regarded name within the industry. This is an opportunity to work on unique, often complex projects for a wide range of private and public sector clients. The role also comes with a competitive salary & package that includes:

• A starting salary of £55,000 to £75,000
• Company car or allowance
• 22 days leave + bank holidays
• Private pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Discretionary bonus

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for more autonomy, project variety, and the chance to genuinely influence the commercial success of your projects, then get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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