Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
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.
About the company
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.
Role Overview
You will be a Senior Quantity Surveyor, bringing strong commercial leadership to high‑end residential projects (£8m+), guiding them through the full commercial journey from procurement to final account. You’ll ensure projects are commercially robust, variations are secured, and performance is delivered in line with programme and quality expectations.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Lead procurement with confidence, shaping buying strategies, running tenders, negotiating packages and securing value‑driven subcontract orders that support exceptional delivery.
* Prepare and present CVRs, cash flow forecasts and financial reports that give the Regional Team Commercial Manager clear, meaningful insight at every stage.
* Manage valuations upstream and downstream, agreeing monthly applications with PQS and subcontractors, and ensuring smooth certification and timely payments.
* Take ownership of variations, keeping accurate VO schedules, securing prompt agreement and highlighting programme or financial risks before they become issues.
* Oversee material purchasing and negotiate major supply packages, ensuring all warranties, compliance checks and subcontract financial assessments meet our high standards.
Location
You will be based in our Central Region, working on high‑end country projects ranging from £500k to £100m. Projects span listed buildings, major refurbishments, contemporary new builds, sporting estates, boutique hotels, and substantial private residences.
Rewards
* Unlock new skills and accelerate your career with full support and development programmes.
* Join an inclusive community where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to share ideas.
* 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 length of service, plus bank holidays.
* Best deals at favourite places with exclusive discounts at top retailers and supermarkets.
* Round‑the‑clock support with Employee Assistance Programme offering expert legal advice, counselling and more.
* Restful holiday break – we close during Christmas.
* Well‑being initiatives including healthcare programmes, annual flu vaccines, and a personalised menopause plan.
Qualifications
* Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, or an HNC in Construction with solid commercial experience.
* Strong knowledge of private residential contracting, ideally within prime and super‑prime sectors.
* Sound grasp of contractual law, property taxation and commercial risk management.
* Robust technical knowledge of both traditional and modern construction methods across refurbishment and new build projects.
* Confident preparing detailed financial reports, handling complex calculations and producing clear, concise written communication.
* Strong numeracy skills and comfortable using MS Office, particularly Excel, and adapting quickly to construction management systems.
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