Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Swindon Sector: Tier 2 Regional Contractor Salary: Up to £75,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A great opportunity to join a respected regional contractor with a strong reputation across education, commercial, heritage, healthcare and community sectors. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll lead commercial delivery on multiple projects, taking ownership of procurement, forecasting and commercial risk management.

This role is ideal for someone seeking progression within a professional, stable and supportive environment where commercial expertise is valued and rewarded.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

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Full commercial leadership on live projects.

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Preparing cost plans, budgets and contract documentation.

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Subcontract procurement and negotiation.

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Managing valuations, variations and commercial reporting.

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Final accounts and contract administration.

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Monitoring risks, cost forecasts and supply chain performance.

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Working closely with site teams, clients and consultants.

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Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff.

About You

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QS or SQS experience with a main or regional contractor.

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Strong understanding of procurement, cost control and JCT contracts.

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Experienced working across multiple sectors or varied project types.

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Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.

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Able to plan workload, manage deadlines and work collaboratively.

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Motivated to represent the business professionally with clients and partners.

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Full UK driving licence.

Company Profile

You’ll join a long-standing, trusted contractor known for quality delivery and long-term partnerships in the South West and South Central regions. The business offers structured development, modern construction systems and a collaborative culture focused on doing the right thing for clients and communities.

What’s in it for you?

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Up to £75,000 + package

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Car allowance or company car

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Pathway to Commercial Manager

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Holiday + wellbeing benefits

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Healthcare & pension support

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Collaborative, professional working environment

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, partner with leading regional contractors, offering honest, confidential support throughout the recruitment process