Senior Quantity Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
South Wales
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£80,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

NEC Contracts Commercial Management Cost Reporting (CVR) Subcontract Management Bid and Tender Preparation Stakeholder Management Contract Administration Quantity Surveying

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: South Wales (with travel)

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum + Car & Package

Type: Permanent

Sector: Commercial, Construction

Contact: Matthew Clegg - [contact hidden]

Job Published: 7 days ago

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a busy and expanding traffic management contractor delivering works across South Wales and the South West of England. This role offers far more than managing the costs on traffic cones, traffic lights and barriers. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years and is continuing to expand across Wales and the South West. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in that journey - supporting operational delivery, strengthening commercial processes, and helping to shape the future direction of the region.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will quickly become an integral member of the regional management team, taking ownership of project and contract commercial performance, leading a small commercial team, and providing strategic commercial support to operational teams across a diverse portfolio of contracts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to support successful project delivery
  • Managing and mentoring junior commercial staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Leading the preparation of bids and tenders, ensuring robust pricing strategies and commercial alignment with contract requirements
  • Reviewing and analysing subcontract tenders, proposals and contractual documentation
  • Monitoring project performance against budget, forecasts and financial targets through accurate and timely CVR reporting
  • Providing commercial guidance and direction to operational teams throughout the project lifecycle
  • Producing regular commercial reports and performance updates for the senior management team

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
  • Experience within highways maintenance, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure or related sectors in the UK
  • Proven ability to manage commercial performance across multiple contracts
  • Experience leading or mentoring junior commercial staff
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A willingness to travel across the region to visit sites and operational depots

Package

  • Salary of £65,000 to £80,000
  • £5,000 car allowance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Discretionary bonus

Apply

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for more autonomy and a fresh challenge - or a Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a Senior QS role - get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group for a confidential discussion.

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