Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bigblue Search Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Tier 2 Main Contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Oxford. The role entails leading the commercial management of projects up to £20m, focusing on financial, contractual, and cost management. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in main contracting environments and a strong grasp of JCT contracts. Competitive salary between £80,000 and £90,000, plus a car allowance, with genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Varied project portfolio

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Background across residential, commercial, education, or leisure sectors.
• Capable of leading projects commercially from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of new build and refurbishment projects up to £20m.
• Oversee cost planning, tendering, subcontractor procurement, and contract administration.
• Manage valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and cost control.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts

Excellent commercial and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Oxford

£80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance

Projects: Residential | Commercial | Education | Leisure (New Build & Refurbishment up to £20m)

The Company

We're working with a highly respected Tier 2 Main Contractor with a long-standing reputation for quality and reliability across the South East. The business delivers a diverse range of new build and refurbishment projects up to £20m, spanning the residential, commercial, education, and leisure sectors.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple projects, leading all financial, contractual, and cost management aspects. You'll report directly to the Commercial Director and play a key role in driving project profitability, value, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of new build and refurbishment projects up to £20m
• Oversee cost planning, tendering, subcontractor procurement, and contract administration
• Manage valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and cost control
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts
• Background across residential, commercial, education, or leisure sectors
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, capable of leading projects commercially from start to finish
• Based within commuting distance of Oxford or Reading

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary £80,000 - £90,000
• Car allowance
• Varied and high-quality portfolio of projects
• Supportive and reputable Tier 2 contractor with genuine career progression
• Projects based locally across Oxford, Reading, and the surrounding areas