Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Newport
Sector: Main Contractor
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Package
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing main contractor delivering refurbishment and construction projects across South Wales and the wider region. This role offers real commercial ownership, autonomy and the chance to play a key part in a business with a strong forward pipeline.
You’ll lead the commercial function on live projects, working closely with operational teams while supporting junior commercial staff as the business continues to expand.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:
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Leading commercial delivery on refurbishment and new build projects.
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Preparing budgets, forecasts and cost plans.
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Managing subcontract procurement and negotiations.
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Overseeing valuations, variations and monthly CVRs.
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Managing final accounts and commercial close-out.
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Supporting project managers and site teams with cost control.
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Producing commercial reports for senior management.
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Mentoring Assistant and Intermediate QS staff.
About You
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Proven experience as a Senior QS within a main contractor environment.
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Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial processes.
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Confident managing projects independently from start to finish.
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Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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Commercially astute with strong reporting and forecasting ability.
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Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Company Profile
You’ll be joining a respected contractor known for delivering high-quality refurbishment and construction projects for repeat clients. The business offers a supportive, close-knit culture with genuine opportunities for progression into commercial leadership roles.
What’s in it for you?
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💰 Up to £65,000 + package
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🚗 Car allowance / vehicle
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📈 Route to Managing QS or Commercial Manager
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🧱 Varied project portfolio
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🌴 Holiday & wellbeing benefits
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🤝 Supportive senior leadership team
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with regional contractors across Wales and the South West, handling all applications with full confidentiality