At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects from start to finish, ensuring commercial success and compliance.
- Company: Join Willmott Dixon, a top-rated employer with a rich history in construction.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, competitive salary, and a sustainable car scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects that transform communities and enhance the environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Willmott Dixon currently have an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded Senior Project / Quantity Surveyor to work on projects within our South Division. We deliver projects between £10m - £100 million across multiple sectors including MOD, healthcare, blue light and education, so no two projects are the same!
As the successful candidate, you will take ownership of commercial delivery for projects from feasibility to completion. You will have strong contractual knowledge to provide commercial control throughout the project lifecycle whilst reporting accurately.
At Willmott Dixon, we value our supply chain partners as part of our extended team. To succeed in this role, you must be an effective communicator, relationship-builder, and adaptable team player, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills:
- Self-sufficient in managing projects from preconstruction through to delivery
- Ability to control costs, prevent scope creep, and manage risk across all packages
- Strong understanding of contractual requirements and compliance
- Experience with client invoicing, contract cost reporting, procurement, and supply chain management
- Strong reporting skills, including cost/value reporting, cost-to-complete analysis and external financial forecasting
- Experience with NEC and JCT contracts
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Bluebeam (or similar measurement tools)
- Proven procurement and subcontractor management experience
- History of being confident and comfortable in a customer-facing surveying role
- Previous team leadership experience
Desirable Skills:
- Degree in Construction or a related field
- Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team, working on exciting and impactful projects.
Additional Information:
Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.
Benefits:
In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full/heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.
About Us:
Over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.
Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in London employer: Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees in the vibrant city of Leeds. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers. Employees benefit from a competitive pension scheme and private medical insurance, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in construction management.
