Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor Locations: Basingstoke (Hampshire)Projects: £30m Distribution Centre / £100m Logistics ParkSalary: £80,000 £90,000 + packageStart: Immediate The Opportunity An established main contractor operating in the logistics, industrial, and commercial sector is strengthening its commercial teams due to a strong secured pipeline of work. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major live projects, including a £30m distribution facility in Newport and a £100m logistics park in Basingstoke. This is a senior delivery role, suited to a commercially strong QS who is comfortable running projects end-to-end and operating as a visible, trusted commercial lead on site. Key Responsibilities
* Full commercial management of large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
* Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
* Leading procurement strategy and letting major subcontract packages
* Contract administration (JCT / Design & Build), including change control, variations, and valuations
* Managing and mentoring Assistant / Project Quantity Surveyors
* Commercial risk and opportunity management
* Client liaison and attendance at commercial / progress meetings
* Managing subcontractor accounts, applications for payment, and final accounts
* Supporting project teams to ensure commercial best practice and margin protection
* Working closely with project management, design, and operational teams
What Theyre Looking For
* Proven experience operating as a Senior QS (or strong Project QS ready to step up)
* Background with a main contractor delivering industrial, logistics, commercial, or similar build projects
* Track record of running projects commercially rather than supporting only
* Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, and cost control
* Confident communicator, able to deal directly with clients and senior stakeholders
* Good contractual knowledge (JCT / D&B preferred)
* Structured, commercially aware, and delivery-focused
Whats on Offer
* £80,000 £90,000 basic salary
* Car allowance / car, pension, healthcare, and full benefits package
* Long-term secured workload
* Large, well-funded projects with full commercial teams
* Real autonomy and influence at project level
* Clear progression as the business continues to grow
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