Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Car Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2025 |
| Location: | Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DG |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SeniorQS/Newbury_1746715512 |
Summary
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Newbury (Hungerford)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + car allowance
Package: Standard company pension, holiday entitlement, and additional benefits
Our client, a well-established main contractor with a strong presence in the South of England, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based near Newbury (Hungerford).
This is a pivotal role, ideal for a commercially astute QS who thrives on implementing structure and driving best practices. Reporting directly to a commercially strong Managing QS, the successful candidate will bring added rigour to commercial processes, contract administration, cost control, and internal reporting standards-helping to embed a culture of consistency and compliance without slowing down operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all commercial aspects of ongoing projects
- Ensure robust contract compliance and documentation standards
- Lead cost planning, forecasting, and budget control
- Support the commercial team in maintaining procedural discipline
- Liaise with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure financial targets are met
Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
- Strong knowledge of commercial processes and cost management
- Proven ability to reinforce structure and enhance documentation standards
- Experience within social housing, planned maintenance, or term contracts is advantageous
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior QS who enjoys both the operational and procedural aspects of commercial management-and who's ready to make a visible impact within a forward-thinking contractor.