Senior Quantity Surveyor – Newbury
📍 Newbury, Berkshire
💸 Up to £90,000 + Package
Walker & Sloan are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and design-led main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the South of England.
We’re now looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a new project based in Newbury. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the commercial delivery of an exciting and technically complex scheme.
Role Overview:
As Senior QS, you’ll be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of the project from procurement through to final account, working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
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Preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans
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Managing procurement and tendering processes
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Subcontractor negotiation, appointment, and management
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Regular cost reporting and forecasting
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Value engineering and risk management
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Ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions
Requirements:
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Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably within a main contractor environment
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Excellent knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT and/or NEC)
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Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
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Ability to lead commercial activities on a project from start to finish
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Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
What’s On Offer:
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Basic salary up to £90,000, depending on experience
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Comprehensive package (car allowance, pension, bonus, etc.)
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Opportunity to work with a progressive and people-focused contractor
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Long-term career development and project exposure
📩 To apply or discuss further, please get in touch with Jack Houghton at Walker & Sloan.
