Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

car allowance

healthcare

pension

performance bonus

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire region. Projects include Defence sector work with values from £2m to £10m and a pipeline of larger opportunities beyond £50m.

The role involves end-to-end procurement, budget management, and risk assessment, with a mix of office and site-based work. Strong negotiation and contractor management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating subcontractors and terms.
• Strong ability to manage budgets and costs across design and construction phases.
• Proven track record in procurement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Familiarity with defence/project-specific compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain procurement, define scope and select subcontractors.
• Manage project budgets through design and construction, respecting client constraints.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative methods without compromising quality.
• Quantify and manage commercial risks in defence and sensitive site environments.
• Coordinate with design teams to manage subcontractor fees and liabilities.
• Oversee day-to-day commercial management including measurements and payments.
• Administer subcontract orders through to final account.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost control

Procurement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC / BTEC / NVQ

MSc

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1454

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.

• 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.