Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civils & Groundworks)
Location: Newbury
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum
Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on company performance
Car Allowance: £5,000 per annum or company vehicle
A leading sports construction contractor is currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, delivering civils and groundworks projects across multiple sites. This is a senior commercial role with a strong focus on procurement, cost management, subcontractor control, and commercial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
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Senior Quantity Surveyor duties across civils, groundworks, enabling works, landscaping, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
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Procurement of materials and subcontractor packages, including groundworks subcontractors.
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Commercial management of live projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
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Negotiation of subcontractor accounts, pricing, terms, rebates, and multi-project agreements.
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Assessment, agreement, and approval of subcontractor valuations and final accounts.
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Support tendering and estimating at pre-construction stage, ensuring accurate cost plans and budgets.
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Monitoring project spend against budgets and identifying cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
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Liaison with project managers, contracts managers, and buying teams to support programme delivery.
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Supplier and subcontractor performance management, compliance, and risk mitigation.
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Mentoring and supporting Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor working on civils and groundworks projects.
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Strong background in commercial management, procurement, and subcontractor management.
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Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations, and valuations.
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Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong understanding of construction contracts, budgets, and cost reporting.
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Proficient in Excel, job costing systems, and commercial software.
Package & Benefits
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£70,000 – £75,000 basic salary
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Discretionary bonus based on company performance
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25 days annual leave (6 days taken at Christmas) plus bank holidays
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£5,000 car allowance or company vehicle
Working Pattern
Hybrid - 3-4 days per week in the office
*Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role