Senior Quantity Surveyor

R W Armstrong; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Increased holiday allowance with service

Holiday allowance increases with years

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Reading is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead high-end residential projects. You will manage the commercial journey, ensuring strong financial control and effective procurement strategies. Requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and expertise in residential contracting. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive rewards package, including career development support and an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with experience in high-end residential projects.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of private residential contracting.
• Sound grasp of contractual law and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of each project from handover to final account.
• Lead procurement, negotiate packages and secure value-driven subcontract orders.
• Prepare and present CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports.
• Manage valuations with PQS and subcontractors, ensuring timely payments.
• Own variations, secure prompt agreement and highlight risks early.
• Oversee material purchasing and negotiate major supply packages.

Skills

Strong contract and procurement knowledge

Financial control

Robust technical knowledge of construction methods

Numeracy skills

MS Office proficiency, particularly Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC in Construction

Tools

Construction management systems

Construction management software

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveying
Location: Reading
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 41 a week
Minimum Requirements: Degree qualified with experience in high end residential projects, strong contract and procurement knowledge, confident ownership of CVRs and final accounts.

As a leader in high-end construction, heritage conservation and specialist crafts in London and the South of England, we take pride in working on Britain's finest private residences, luxury hotels and most cherished historic architecture. We believe our people are our greatest asset, as it's their dedication to excellence that has been the foundation for our outstanding reputation.

We're appointing a Senior Quantity Surveyor to bring strong commercial leadership to our high-end residential projects, typically £8m and above, guiding them through the full commercial journey, from procurement right through to final account. Alongside guiding projects through the commercial phases, you'll bring strong financial control, disciplined reporting and firm contractual oversight to protect margin and manage risk. Working closely with the site and leadership teams, you'll ensure projects are commercially robust, variations are secured, and performance is delivered in line with programme and quality expectations.

Some of the responsibilities we'll trust you with

• You’ll take full commercial ownership of each project from handover to final account, using clear financial control and sound judgement to protect margin and manage risk.
• You’ll lead procurement with confidence, shaping buying strategies, running tenders, negotiating packages and securing value‑driven subcontract orders that support exceptional delivery.
• You’ll prepare and present CVRs, cash flow forecasts and financial reports that give the Regional Team Commercial Manager clear, meaningful insight at every stage.
• You’ll manage valuations upstream and downstream, agreeing monthly applications with PQS and subcontractors, and ensuring smooth certification and timely payments.
• You’ll take ownership of variations, keeping accurate VO schedules, securing prompt agreement and highlighting programme or financial risks before they become issues.
• You’ll oversee material purchasing and negotiate major supply packages, ensuring all warranties, compliance checks and subcontract financial assessments meet our high standards.

Where you’ll be based

You’ll join our Central Region team, delivering a wide-ranging portfolio of high‑value country projects, from £500k to £100m. Our work spans Grade I and II listed buildings, extensive refurbishments, contemporary new builds, sporting estates, boutique hotels, and grand manor houses—each requiring exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship.

You’ll be based on‑site at one of our prestigious projects, joining a warm and professional team known for their expertise, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.

Some of the rewards of working with us

• Unlock new skills and accelerate your career with our full support and development programmes designed to help you expand your expertise
• Join an inclusive community where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to share their ideas and bring them to life
• Enjoy a rewards package that includes a competitive salary, company pension, sick pay, life cover, maternity/paternity pay and recognition through long service awards
• A holiday allowance that increases with your length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Get the best deals at your favourite places to shop with our exclusive discounts at top retailers and supermarkets.
• Round‑the‑clock support with our Employee Assistance Programme offering expert legal advice, counselling and more to help you through any situation
• Enjoy a restful holiday break - we close during the Christmas period, giving you the chance to relax over the festive season
• We prioritise your wellbeing with our healthcare programmes, annual flu vaccines, and for those who will benefit, a personalised menopause plan.

The areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role

• You’ll bring a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, or an HNC in Construction supported by solid commercial experience.
• You’ll demonstrate strong knowledge of private residential contracting, ideally within prime and super prime sectors, paired with a clear understanding of the standards these projects demand.
• You’ll have a sound grasp of contractual law, property taxation and commercial risk management, giving you the judgement to navigate challenges with confidence.
• You’ll bring robust technical knowledge of both traditional and modern construction methods across refurbishment and new build projects.
• You’ll be confident preparing detailed financial reports, handling complex calculations and producing clear, concise written communication.
• You’ll have strong numeracy skills and be comfortable using MS Office, particularly Excel, along with the ability to adapt quickly to construction management systems.