Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project in Cambridge. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a well-established team and contribute to a landmark project.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 Days Leave plus Bank Holidays

Private Pension Contributions

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Administering NEC contracts and managing change.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance.
• Cost forecasting and risk management.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cambridge/Peterborough Areas (with hybrid working)
Salary: 52,000 - 80,000 + Excellent Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a 400m major infrastructure project in Cambridgeshire. The is a long-term opportunity with an industry leading name that can offer an excellent work life balance, great career prospects and a generous salary & package. This is also an opportunity to be part of a major programme of work that's central to the region's future growth.

As Senior QS, you'll play a key role in the commercial delivery of the scheme, working closely with operational teams to manage costs, contracts, and client relationships. This is an opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to join a well-established team on a complex, high-value project.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor's main responsibilities will include:

• Administering NEC contracts, ensuring compliance and timely management of change
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance
• Cost forecasting, CVRs, and risk management
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective delivery

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on civil engineering/infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
• Excellent commercial acumen and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with attention to detail and efficiency
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field

What's on Offer?
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor can expect a rewarding career that includes hybrid working, a structured career path with clear goals to reach Managing QS level and beyond, job security through a strong pipeline of projects and a generous salary & package that includes:

• Starting salary of 55,000 to 80,000
• Company car or car allowance of 5,000
• 25 days leave per annum plus bank holidays
• Private pension contributions
• Private healthcare

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience of working on large civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities projects and your keep to work on a landmark project in Cambridge, please get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group on (phone number removed).

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