Senior Quantity Surveyor

Willmott Dixon; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Willmott Dixon in Peterborough is seeking a Lead/Senior Quantity Surveyor to own the commercial delivery of a high-profile leisure project. You will drive costs, manage risks and deliver accurate financial reporting from feasibility through to completion, collaborating with project teams, clients and supply chain partners.

We are looking for a commercially astute, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates leadership, and supports others to succeed on major

Job description

Ready to bring your commercial expertise to a project that matters?

Join Willmott Dixon as a Lead/Senior Quantity Surveyor and take ownership of the commercial delivery of an exciting new leisure project near Peterborough. With construction underway, this is your opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile project, bringing your commercial expertise, contractual knowledge and leadership skills to our established, high-performing London & East team.

The role

You’ll take the lead on commercial delivery from feasibility through to completion, ensuring costs are controlled, risks are managed and financial reporting is accurate. Working closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners, you’ll build strong relationships and drive successful outcomes at every stage.

We’re looking for a commercially astute, confident and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership, solving challenges and supporting others to succeed.

What you’ll bring

• The ability to independently manage projects from preconstruction through to delivery.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with the confidence to manage costs, mitigate risks and prevent scope creep.
• Experience in procurement, subcontractor management and supply chain relationships.
• A solid understanding of client invoicing, contract cost reporting and financial forecasting.
• Strong Cost/Value reporting and cost-to-complete analysis skills.
• Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam or similar measurement software.
• Confidence in a customer-facing role, alongside previous team leadership experience.

What would set you apart?

• A degree in Construction or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering projects within the leisure sector.
• Membership of, or working towards, MCIOB or RICS.

About Willmott Dixon

With over 170 years of history, our purpose goes beyond profit. We deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities and enhance the environment to help create a better future for generations to come.

Our values, commitment to sustainability, strong partnerships and focus on innovation have helped us build a successful, privately owned business where our people can thrive. Our achievements include recognition by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Big Companies to Work For in 2025, inclusion in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and a place among the Financial Times’ top five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces in 2025.

We’re also proud to be the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise for sustainable development.