Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Oxford (Site-Based)



Salary: £75,000–£90,000 + £6,500 Car Allowance

Location: Oxford (on-site until June 2026), then Birmingham-based projects

Sector: High-rise student accommodation

Type: Permanent, Full-Time



A leading main contractor is seeking a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a live high-rise student accommodation scheme in Oxford. This is a site-based role through to project completion in June 2026, after which all future schemes will be delivered across the Birmingham region.



You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team with a strong pipeline of multi-room developments, where your expertise in cost control, subcontractor management, and commercial strategy will be key to driving value and ensuring delivery.



What You’ll Be Doing



Lead the commercial function on a live high-rise scheme from site

Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payments

Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and change control

Collaborate closely with site and design teams to ensure commercial alignment

Contribute to project reviews and drive margin protectionWhat We’re Looking For



Proven experience as a Senior QS on high-rise RC frame projects

Strong understanding of student accommodation or multi-room schemes

Confident managing commercial delivery from site

NEC contract experience

Willingness to work on-site in Oxford until mid-2026, then transition to Birmingham-based workWhat’s On Offer



Competitive salary 

£6,500 car allowance

Long-term pipeline of Midlands-based projects

Supportive team culture with real autonomyIf you’re ready to lead from the front and bring your commercial expertise to a high-impact scheme, we’d love to hear from you