Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage New Build and Refurbishment projects ranging from £10m to £50m+. The role involves leading project delivery with a focus on full quantity surveying duties, including cost planning and contract admin across JCT contracts. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant qualifications such as a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects between £10m-£50m+.
• Ability to undertake full quantity surveying duties.
• MRICS Chartership is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead both New Build and Refurbishment projects.
• Conduct pre-contract tenders and contract administration.
• Manage projects autonomously and maintain client relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Cost planning

Client management

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1320
Location: nr Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (+ Hybrid working)
Salary: c£60k-£65k+ (DOE) basic plus competitive benefits package and flexible working

Company & Project:

Apple Technical Recruitment are working with a forward thinking and ambitious Quantity Surveying practice in Suffolk who work across the local area with an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects in a number of key sectors including Commercial, Healthcare and Science.

The business has experienced sustained growth since their inception and are looking to further build on their success by employing a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor. The opportunity offers a genuine flexible and hybrid working arrangement with a secure pipeline of work with repeat clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading both New Build and Refurbishment projects between c£10m-c£50m+ within the developed sector from feasibility through to project handover.

You will undertake full quantity surveying duties, including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration across JCT contracts including Design and Build.

You will be expected to manage projects autonomously and work closely with the client. Therefore, excellent communication skills are essential.

Desirable Experience:

• Previously held a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager position on projects £10m+.
• Good client facing skills and able to lead and manage meetings.
• MRICS Chartership desirable but not essential.
• Previous Roles: Project Quantity Surveyor OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR MRICS Surveyor OR Associate OR QS OR Cost Consultant OR Cost Manager.

Qualifications:

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying.

Application Process:

If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position please contact Jess Quinn. Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.