Senior QS
Posted on 23 October 2025
£65,000 - £80,000/annum + package
At a glance
| Ref No: | owmo-113996 |
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| Category: | Building |
| Role: | Senior QS |
| Location: | Oxford |
| Status: | Permanent |
| Salary: | £65,000 - £80,000/annum + package |
Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor – About the Company
Our client is a long-established UK construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and residential. With a strong focus on collaboration, sustainability, and community impact, the business provides complete construction solutions from design to delivery.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Role Overview
You’ll oversee the commercial and financial management of major construction projects from inception to completion. Working closely with project and site teams, you’ll ensure cost efficiency, accurate forecasting, risk management, and strong client and subcontractor relationships.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Key Responsibilities
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Manage all commercial aspects of multi-million-pound construction projects.
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Prepare and monitor cost plans, budgets, and forecasts.
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Lead valuations, variations, payments, and final accounts.
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Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
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Support procurement and supply chain strategies.
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Produce regular commercial reports for senior management.
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Mentor and guide junior commercial team members.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements
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Degree qualified and/or MRICS (or equivalent).
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Minimum 8 years’ experience in UK construction.
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Proven track record delivering complex projects for a main contractor.
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Strong negotiation, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
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Commercially astute with excellent financial and analytical ability.
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Willingness to travel to regional sites when required.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Desirable Experience
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Exposure to framework or repeat-client projects.
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Experience promoting sustainability and social value in construction.
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Leadership in process improvement or mentoring teams.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Benefits
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Salary up to £80,000, dependent on experience.
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Permanent, stable role within a respected contractor.
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Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile UK projects.
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Supportive and collaborative working culture.
If you would like to apply please contact Alex on 07442070998 or email your CV to alexhaynes@oneway.co.uk
Contact
- Alex Haynes
- 02380981601
- alexhaynes@oneway.co.uk