Senior Quantity Surveyor
£75,000 – £85,000 + Package | Regional Main Contractor
Kingston Barnes is recruiting on behalf of a leading regional main contractor that delivers a wide range of high-quality building projects across the South West and surrounding areas. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team.
The Company
Our client is a privately-owned regional contractor with a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and heritage. With a strong focus on values, culture, and craftsmanship, they have built long-standing relationships with clients and supply chain partners alike.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for managing projects from pre-construction through to final account. Typical schemes range from £5m - £20m, across a variety of sectors.
Your duties will include:
- Leading commercial activities across allocated projects
- Managing cost reporting, valuations, payments, and change control
- Overseeing procurement and ensuring best value
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful delivery
- Building and maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships
- Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS for a main contractor
- Track record delivering new build, design & build, and traditional build schemes
- Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge
- Ability to manage multiple projects or a large standalone scheme
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
What’s On Offer
You’ll be joining a values-led contractor where culture, commitment, and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything they do.
- Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + Package (depending on experience)
- Up to 10% annual bonus (discretionary, linked to company performance)
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (35 total)
- Health Care Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & family leave
- Generous pension scheme & life assurance
- Flexible working & wellbeing support
- Personal development and progression plan