Senior Quantity Surveyor

Pro Project Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established groundworks and concrete contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple housing projects. The role involves cost management, financial control, and collaboration with project teams to ensure successful project delivery. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with groundworks experience to take ownership of early-stage project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Fuel expenses covered

Opportunity to work on multiple live projects

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management and financial control of multiple live projects.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Negotiation

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry Software

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks & Housing Projects (Immediate Start)

Location: Covering live sites from Cambridge to Letchworth

Type: Full-time, Immediate Start

Overview

Our client is a well-established groundworks and concrete contractor, operating primarily across the South East of the UK. Their services include groundworks, basements, RC frames, drainage, tanks, paving, and external works. Working across multiple sectors, they focus on large-scale industrial developments and affordable housing schemes.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will cover 3–4 live housing projects located between Cambridge and Letchworth. This is an exciting opportunity for a SQS with groundworks experience to take ownership of early-stage project delivery and gain exposure to high-profile schemes in the region.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in the cost management and financial control of multiple live groundworks housing schemes.
• Assist with tendering, procurement, and cost planning processes.
• Prepare and monitor accurate cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports.
• Ensure financial aspects of projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Track and value variations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients, and subcontractors to resolve any commercial issues.
• Maintain up-to-date contract documentation and financial records.
• Contribute to forecasting, reporting, and the smooth delivery of all contractual obligations.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within groundworks, civil engineering, or housing development.
• Degree qualified (e.g., BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard industry software.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work across multiple sites.

Package

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Fuel expenses covered
• Opportunity to work on multiple live projects within a reputable and growing contractor

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Other, and Consulting

• Industries

  Construction

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