Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Inc.; Brandon; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus

Job summary

A leading tier 1 main contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team across Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The role involves managing defence sector projects valued from £2m to £10m with a pipeline of larger work.

You will lead end-to-end procurement, drive value through budget control, and maintain robust contract administration on site and in office settings. Experience on defence projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience procuring subcontractors.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and tender reconciliation.
• Manage project budgets through design phase.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.
• Quantify and manage commercial risks in defence and sensitive environments.
• Coordinate with design team to manage subcontractor fees and liabilities.
• Oversee day-to-day commercial management and contract administration.

Skills

Negotiation

Subcontractor procurement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: ######
Location: Suffolk & Cambridgeshire (Mix of Office & Site Based)
Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£75,000-£85,000 basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc

• car allowance
• healthcare
• pension
• performance bonus

Company & Project: A successful tier 1 main contractor operating across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and the surrounding region are currently looking to grow their commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Defence. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in the Defence sector valued at c£2m-£10m, with a pipeline of future work including larger projects valued over £50m.

Duties & Responsibilities

Leading end-to-end supply chain procurement, including scope definition, subcontractor selection, and tender reconciliation.

Managing project budgets throughout the design phase in line with strict client constraints.

Proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods without compromising quality or compliance.

Quantifying and managing commercial risks tailored to defence and sensitive site environments.

Coordinating with the design team to manage subcontractor fees and design liabilities.

Carrying out day-to-day commercial management, including measurements, valuations, payment applications, and account reconciliations.

Administering subcontract orders and enquiries through to practical completion and final account settlement.

Previous experience on projects c£2m-£10m as Number 1 QS is essential for this position.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.
• Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.
• Experience working within secure/Defence environments would be advantageous but not essential.

Previous Roles

Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager OR Managing Quantity Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.