Senior Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial contractor in Buckinghamshire seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a high-profile commercial development project. The role involves full commercial oversight, procurement management, and budget forecasting for large-scale builds. Ideal for professionals with strong backgrounds in main contracting and relevant experience in office, retail, or industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in main contracting within the commercial sector.
• Proven experience with large-scale office, retail, or industrial builds.
• Groundworks remeasurement experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial oversight of a high-value commercial build.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Budget forecasting, cost reporting and financial control.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Related Construction Discipline

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09.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Site-based in Buckinghamshire
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + package (DOE)
Start Date: Immediate

We are working with a leading commercial contractor currently delivering a high-profile, multi-phase commercial development in Buckinghamshire. The project includes a mix of office, retail, and industrial space with a projected programme of over 6 years.

They are seeking to appoint a Senior Contract Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for the scheme. This is a long-term, site-based role with occasional visits to head office, ideally suited to professionals located along the M11/M1 corridor.

Key Responsibilities:

Full commercial oversight of a high-value commercial build

Procurement and management of subcontract packages

Budget forecasting, cost reporting and financial control

Liaising with project teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery

Contract administration and remeasurement duties

Requirements:

Strong background in main contracting within the commercial sector

Proven experience with large-scale office, retail, or industrial builds

Groundworks remeasurement experience is essential

Stable employment history and ability to manage high-value contracts

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

Qualifications:
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction discipline is preferred, although a time-served background with relevant experience will also be considered.

Apply now or contact Jayne Docherty directly:
07802 417401