Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Sphere Solutions
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Location: Faringdon
Job Description:

Overview

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Oxford / Swindon (Projects Across Oxfordshire & Wiltshire)

Salary: Competitive Salary + Package (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Oxford / Swindon

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, award-winning main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.

This highly respected contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering commercial, education, healthcare and residential developments valued up to £30 million. With a strong order book and continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with a capable and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Known for exceptionally low staff turnover and a positive working culture, this business offers genuine long-term career progression and stability.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with project teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on time, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the commercial delivery of construction projects valued up to £30m
  • Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans and forecasts
  • Overseeing subcontractor procurement, negotiation and appointment
  • Managing valuations, variations, and interim payments
  • Producing cost reports and financial updates for senior management
  • Ensuring effective contract administration (JCT contracts)
  • Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team where required

Projects

Projects are diverse and typically include:

  • Commercial developments
  • Education projects (schools and academies)
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Residential schemes

Project values typically range up to £30 million.

Requirements

To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, you should have:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor
  • Experience delivering construction projects up to £30m
  • Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
  • Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (preferred)

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with an award-winning construction contractor
  • Strong pipeline of secured work
  • Supportive company culture with very low staff turnover
  • Genuine long-term career development opportunities
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects

Apply Now

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable, growing contractor in the Oxford / Swindon region, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today

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Posted: April 10th, 2026