Senior Quantity Surveyor

Locations: Basingstoke (Hampshire)
Projects: £30m Distribution Centre / £100m Logistics Park
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + package
Start: Immediate

The Opportunity

An established main contractor operating in the logistics, industrial, and commercial sector is strengthening its commercial teams due to a strong secured pipeline of work.

They are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major live projects, including a £30m distribution facility in Newport and a £100m logistics park in Basingstoke.

This is a senior delivery role, suited to a commercially strong QS who is comfortable running projects end-to-end and operating as a visible, trusted commercial lead on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of large-scale construction projects from pre-construction through to final account


• Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports


• Leading procurement strategy and letting major subcontract packages


• Contract administration (JCT / Design & Build), including change control, variations, and valuations


• Managing and mentoring Assistant / Project Quantity Surveyors


• Commercial risk and opportunity management


• Client liaison and attendance at commercial / progress meetings


• Managing subcontractor accounts, applications for payment, and final accounts


• Supporting project teams to ensure commercial best practice and margin protection


• Working closely with project management, design, and operational teams

What They're Looking For

• Proven experience operating as a Senior QS (or strong Project QS ready to step up)


• Background with a main contractor delivering industrial, logistics, commercial, or similar build projects


• Track record of running projects commercially rather than supporting only


• Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, and cost control


• Confident communicator, able to deal directly with clients and senior stakeholders


• Good contractual knowledge (JCT / D&B preferred)


• Structured, commercially aware, and delivery-focused

What's on Offer

• £80,000 - £90,000 basic salary


• Car allowance / car, pension, healthcare, and full benefits package


• Long-term secured workload


• Large, well-funded projects with full commercial teams


• Real autonomy and influence at project level


• Clear progression as the business continues to grow