Location: South Wales Salary: £70,000–£75,000 £6k car allowance benefits Sector: New Build / Main Contracting (Non-Residential) Start: ASAP A standout opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial lead on a large new build project within a major regional contractor. If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives on complex, high-value construction schemes, this role offers the autonomy and influence you’d expect from a senior commercial position — backed by the stability of one of the sector’s most established UK contractors. The business delivers significant new build projects across education, healthcare and public-sector environments, with a strong South Wales presence and a consistently busy pipeline. Their regional leadership team is well known for backing commercial talent and promoting from within. The Role – Senior Quantity Surveyor As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll act as the commercial lead on a substantial new build scheme in South Wales. Working closely with project and operational teams, you’ll manage all financial, contractual and commercial aspects from early stages through delivery and completion. You’ll report into a Commercial Manager but hold day-to-day responsibility for cost control, subcontract management, reporting, forecasting, valuations and commercial strategy on the project. This is a career-building role with genuine progression into broader commercial leadership. Key Responsibilities * Lead the commercial function on a major new build project * Prepare and manage monthly CVRs and financial forecasts * Oversee procurement and subcontract packages * Agree interim valuations and final accounts * Maintain control over cost, variations and contractual documentation * Work collaboratively with site and operational teams to support project delivery * Ensure accurate reporting and strong commercial outcomes throughout the project lifecycle About You * 7 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying (new build construction) * Experience delivering projects £10m in value * Background with a main contractor (essential) * Strong commercial and contractual understanding * HND/HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar * Ability to commute across the South Wales region * A proactive, solutions-driven mindset * Desire to progress into more senior commercial roles The Reward * £70,000–£75,000 salary * £6k car allowance * Strong company benefits package * Flexible working * Major project exposure * A stable regional contractor with excellent career progression * Long-term local work within South Wales If you’d like to discuss this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity — or explore similar roles — contact Foresight Search confidentially