Senior Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £68,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | GL5 4HS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 71121-64706 |
Summary
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Gloucester / Swindon area (South West England)
Division: Construction
Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's growing Construction Division, working across high-value, high-impact projects in the South West.
Based between office and site locations around Gloucester and Swindon, this is an exciting opportunity to immediately take the lead on a £16.5 million project, with a broader portfolio ranging from £1 million to £30 million in value.
This is a senior-level appointment for a true "out and out" QS, someone confident, experienced, and ready to hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead commercial management of a major live construction project (£16.5M+), ensuring delivery within budget and to high standards.
• Manage cost planning, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Handle full procurement process for subcontractors, from package scoping to final account agreements.
• Monitor and control project expenditure, budgets, and cash flow.
• Ensure accurate monthly valuations and timely application for payments.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and variations.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and external clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members when appropriate.
Key Requirements
• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within the construction industry.
• Strong background in managing large-scale projects (£10M+), ideally with experience up to £25-30M.
• Strong financial and credit control skills, with a sharp commercial mindset.
• Demonstrable experience in subcontract procurement and cost control.
• High attention to detail with excellent record-keeping and contractual awareness.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across sites and teams.
• Proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Excel.
Why Join?
• Immediate ownership of a flagship £16.5M project.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, well-backed regional division.
• Clear pathway for progression into commercial leadership roles.
• Work within a supportive, professional, and ambitious team.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio across the region.