Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civils & Groundworks) Location: Newbury Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on company performance Car Allowance: £5,000 per annum or company vehicle A leading sports construction contractor is currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, delivering civils and groundworks projects across multiple sites. This is a senior commercial role with a strong focus on procurement, cost management, subcontractor control, and commercial reporting. Key Responsibilities * Senior Quantity Surveyor duties across civils, groundworks, enabling works, landscaping, utilities, and infrastructure projects. * Procurement of materials and subcontractor packages, including groundworks subcontractors. * Commercial management of live projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting. * Negotiation of subcontractor accounts, pricing, terms, rebates, and multi-project agreements. * Assessment, agreement, and approval of subcontractor valuations and final accounts. * Support tendering and estimating at pre-construction stage, ensuring accurate cost plans and budgets. * Monitoring project spend against budgets and identifying cost savings and value engineering opportunities. * Liaison with project managers, contracts managers, and buying teams to support programme delivery. * Supplier and subcontractor performance management, compliance, and risk mitigation. * Mentoring and supporting Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors. Requirements * Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor working on civils and groundworks projects. * Strong background in commercial management, procurement, and subcontractor management. * Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations, and valuations. * Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Strong understanding of construction contracts, budgets, and cost reporting. * Proficient in Excel, job costing systems, and commercial software. Package & Benefits * £70,000 – £75,000 basic salary * Discretionary bonus based on company performance * 25 days annual leave (6 days taken at Christmas) plus bank holidays * £5,000 car allowance or company vehicle Working Pattern Hybrid - 3-4 days per week in the office *Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role