Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
📍 Location: Reading & Oxfordshire
💷 Salary: £70,000 - £95,000
📅 Type: Permanent
🏗️ Sector: Construction / Main Contractor
🔍 Job Description:
We’re working with a Tier 1 main contractor with a strong presence in the Reading and Oxfordshire region, seeking a dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team. With several key projects now live and more due to start in 2025, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value schemes across sectors such as education, commercial, and residential 🏫🏢🏘️.
You'll be a vital part of the project team, overseeing commercial activities from pre-construction through to final account, while working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities:
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📊 Manage cost planning, forecasting, and reporting across assigned projects
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📑 Oversee subcontractor procurement, variations, and final accounts
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🤝 Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and consultants
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💼 Support contract administration and ensure adherence to commercial procedures
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👥 Assist in mentoring junior members of the commercial team
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⚖️ Contribute to risk management, value engineering, and commercial strategy
✅ Requirements:
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🎓 Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
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🏗️ Minimum 5 years' experience with a main contractor
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💼 Proven track record of managing projects independently or as lead QS
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📍 Comfortable working across sites in Reading, Oxford, and surrounding areas
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💬 Strong communication and negotiation skills