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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

📍 Northampton, Northamptonshire
£70,000 per annum
£70000 - £80000/annum Car allowance £12k
Industry: Construction
Remote: Yes
Posted: 14-05-2026
Company: Linsco
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225112476

Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Additional: Car allowance of up to £12k per annum
Location: Northamptonshire and associated regional sites
Type: Full-time permanent

Linsco are delighted to be working alongside our client, a well-established and growing groundwork and civil engineering contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Northern Home Counties Region based out of Northampton.

Our client predominantly operates within the residential groundworks sector, delivering roads, sewers, infrastructure, bulk earthworks and housing plot groundworks for a number of major housebuilders and developers across the region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking to join a growing business, overseeing multiple residential groundwork and infrastructure projects across the Northern Home Counties region.

The Role

Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple residential groundwork projects
Prepare and manage project budgets, valuations and final accounts
Monitor project costs and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle
Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and variations
Prepare cost reports and forecasts for senior management
Identify commercial risks and opportunities across projects
Work closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget
Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Support the Commercial Director and regional leadership team with reporting and commercial strategy
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures

Requirements

Previous experience working within residential groundworks or civil engineering projects
Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification such as HNC/HND
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Strong attention to detail and financial awareness
Valid CSCS Card
Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Strong salary package with extremely generous car allowance on offer
Hybrid role between office and site locations
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional annual leave awarded for long service
Company bonus scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Healthy Living Payment contribution towards gym / fitness membership
Long service rewards and recognition
Option to buy / sell annual leave
Competitive pension scheme
Stable long-term opportunity with a growing civil engineering contractor
Variety of work across multiple residential infrastructure and groundwork projects

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

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