Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Contracts Management Experience Desirable) Prime Residential & Listed Buildings | Cotswolds Region

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An established and highly respected bespoke construction business operating across the Cotswolds is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.

This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the region's finest private residential projects, including listed manor houses, heritage restorations, luxury refurbishments, bespoke country homes and architect-led developments valued in excess of £6 million.

The company has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional craftsmanship, traditional building excellence and meticulous attention to detail across some of the most prestigious private residences in the Cotswolds.

The successful individual will play a key commercial role across multiple high-quality projects, working closely with operational teams, private clients, architects, consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully from pre-construction through to final account.

Whilst this position is being recruited as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, applicants with previous Contracts Manager experience, or those looking to utilise both their commercial and operational expertise, are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is not a volume-build environment. Every project is bespoke, technically challenging and built around quality, craftsmanship and long-term client relationships.

Senior Quantity Surveyor About Our Client

Our client is recognised for delivering exceptional residential construction projects where quality, craftsmanship and client experience remain at the forefront of every scheme.

Their portfolio includes:

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• Grade II and Grade II* listed building restorations

Luxury countryside estates

Bespoke new-build homes

High-end refurbishments and extensions

Barn conversions and heritage projects

Traditional stone and timber construction

Complex internal reconfigurations

High-specification interior fit-outs

Ancillary buildings, leisure facilities and swimming pools

The business has developed long-standing relationships with leading architects, interior designers, consultants and private clients throughout the region and continues to secure an impressive pipeline of prestigious work.

Senior Quantity Surveyor The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple high-end residential projects, ensuring robust cost control, contractual compliance and commercial success throughout the full project lifecycle.

Working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers and Directors, you will provide commercial leadership from tender stage through to final account, whilst supporting project delivery and maintaining excellent client relationships.

This position would particularly suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys becoming heavily involved in project delivery and has experience working closely alongside operational teams.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities

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• Managing the commercial delivery of multiple prime residential projects

Preparing budgets, cost plans and financial reporting

Procuring and managing subcontractor packages

Negotiating subcontractor accounts and variations

Preparing valuations, interim applications and final accounts

Managing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities

Administering contracts and ensuring contractual compliance

Working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers and project teams

Supporting project delivery from pre-construction through to completion

Building strong relationships with private clients, architects and consultants

Attending project meetings and providing commercial advice

Maintaining accurate financial forecasting and reporting

Senior Quantity Surveyor Candidate Profile

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in high-end residential construction and a passion for delivering exceptional projects.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

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• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within residential construction

Strong experience delivering luxury residential, heritage or listed building projects

Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge

Experience managing projects valued up to £6 million and above

Strong knowledge of JCT contracts

Previous Contracts Manager experience or a strong understanding of operational project delivery would be highly advantageous

Excellent negotiation and client-facing skills

Strong communication skills with architects, designers and consultants

Exceptional attention to detail

A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach

Stable career history within high-end residential construction

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location Requirement

Due to the location of projects and the collaborative nature of the business, applicants should ideally live within approximately 45 minutes of the Cotswolds region.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business delivering some of the most prestigious and technically rewarding residential schemes in the South West.

You'll work alongside highly skilled craftspeople, respected architects, specialist consultants and premium private clients on projects where quality genuinely comes before volume.

The company has developed an exceptionally efficient delivery model, supported by its own plant and labour teams together with a trusted network of specialist subcontractors built over many years. xwwtmva This collaborative approach ensures consistently high standards, strong project performance and an enjoyable working environment where individuals are empowered to make a real impact.

What's on Offer

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• Excellent salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression within an established business

Secure pipeline of prestigious residential projects

Opportunity to work on landmark listed buildings and luxury homes

Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team

High levels of autonomy and responsibility

Professional, quality-driven working environment

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