Senior Quantity Surveyor

Nicholas Associates Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage residential groundwork projects. This role offers a clear path to leadership positions while developing client relationships and guiding junior staff. The ideal candidate will have robust commercial acumen and a degree in Quantity Surveying.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car allowance or company vehicle

Private healthcare and pension

Supportive leadership and structured career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quantity surveying, ideally in residential groundworks.
• Capable of managing projects independently from start to finish.
• Forward-thinking and eager to take on leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial management of multiple residential groundwork projects (typically £5m-£15m).
• Lead procurement, valuations, change control, CVRs, and final accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contractual knowledge

Education

Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -072025-63030_1751541439

Are you a driven and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career?

This is a standout opportunity to join a well-established and expanding residential groundworks contractor, with a clear pathway to Managing QS and Commercial Manager. You'll take ownership of major groundwork packages for leading housebuilders, while helping shape the future of the commercial team.

The Role

• Oversee commercial management of multiple residential groundwork projects (typically £5m-£15m)
• Lead procurement, valuations, change control, CVRs, and final accounts
• Develop and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships
• Provide support and mentoring to junior QS staff
• Work closely with senior leadership

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quantity surveying, ideally in residential groundworks
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong contractual knowledge
• Capable of managing projects independently from start to finish
• Forward-thinking and eager to take on leadership responsibility
• Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + car allowance or company vehicle
• Private healthcare and pension
• Supportive leadership and structured career progression
• Secure pipeline of residential groundwork projects with top-tier developers

Please contact John Ashcroft on 07867450022 for more information (all discussions are confidential)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 07867450022.