Senior Quantity Surveyor

KPI Recruiting; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading groundworks contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Warrington. The role involves holding commercial responsibility for a portfolio of housing groundworks projects, managing the entire commercial lifecycle from tendering to final accounts. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years QS experience, ideally in groundworks or residential infrastructure. This position offers a salary of up to £65,000 plus a negotiable package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years QS experience, ideally with exposure to groundworks or residential infrastructure packages.
• Good working knowledge of construction contract forms (JCT, NEC or equivalent).
• Proactive and able to manage multiple live projects.

Responsibilities

• Hold commercial responsibility for a portfolio of live housing groundworks projects.
• Manage the full commercial lifecycle: tendering, procurement, cost control, interim valuations.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure clear scope and contract terms.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Analytical skills

Detail-focused

Project management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Residential Groundworks)

Warrington

Salary: Up to £65,000 plus package (Negotiable DOE)

We're working in partnership with a leading groundworks & civils contractor, who are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The company are a specialist groundworks contractor delivering full groundworks packages for residential developments, they work with major housebuilders and leading contractors, delivering projects throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Hold commercial responsibility for a portfolio of live housing groundworks projects.
• Manage the full commercial lifecycle: tendering, procurement, cost control, interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare bills of quantities, cost plans, subcontract enquiries and material schedules.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and cash flow; identify and report commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor contracts and supplier agreements.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure clear scope and contract terms.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members where required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years QS experience, ideally with direct exposure to groundworks, civils or residential infrastructure packages.
• Good working knowledge of construction contract forms (JCT, NEC or equivalent) and subcontract procurement.
• Strong commercial judgement and analytical skills.
• Proactive, detail-focused and able to manage multiple live projects.

Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with a copy of your CV or get in touch with our Commercial Specialist, Jane Fairhurst.