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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 17 February 2026
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 per year
Additional salary information: Plus package
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 March 2026
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1BP
Company: Fawkes & Reece
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HHSQS_1771339258

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly reputable Main Contractor with a strong presence across the South East. With an annual turnover of approximately £30 million and delivery of around 12 projects per year, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and repeat client relationships.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Haywards Heath-based team.

Projects typically range in value between £4m - £7m and span a diverse mix of sectors including:

  • Education

  • Commercial & Industrial

  • Residential

  • Community & Leisure

  • Groundworks & Infrastructure

This level of turnover and project volume provides genuine variety, autonomy, and long-term career stability within a structured but agile contractor environment.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will be a key figure in ensuring financial performance, managing risk, and driving commercial success across multiple schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Full commercial management of projects (£4m-£7m)

  • Cost planning and budget control

  • Procurement and subcontractor management

  • Contract administration (JCT experience essential)

  • Valuations, variations, and final accounts

  • Risk management and cost reporting

  • Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff

  • Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal teams

This is a role offering genuine ownership and the opportunity to influence commercial strategy across projects.

To be considered, you will ideally have:

  • Around 10 years' experience within a main contractor environment

  • A career path that demonstrates progression from Assistant / Intermediate QS to Senior QS

  • Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract

  • Experience across multiple sectors (education, commercial, residential, groundworks etc. desirable)

  • Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills

  • The ability to manage projects independently

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

This role would suit a commercially driven Senior QS who has worked their way up through the ranks and is confident taking full ownership of schemes within a £30m turnover business.

What's on Offer

  • £70,000 - £80,000 salary (DOE)

  • Car allowance / company vehicle

  • Pension contribution

  • Generous holiday allowance

  • Stable, long-term pipeline of work

  • Genuine career progression within a growing and secure contractor

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