Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee a £45m project in Cambridgeshire. The role involves managing commercial functions and a team, with clear pathways for career advancement. Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years' experience and a BSc in Quantity Surveying. A competitive salary package including healthcare and pension is offered.

Benefits

Healthcare

Bonus

Pension

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.
• Previous experience leading projects in excess of £30m as the Number 1 QS is essential for this position.
• Experience managing individual projects in single value of c£30m+.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily commercial management functions.
• Applications for payment and reconciling accounts.
• Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries.

Skills

Management of commercial functions

Measurement & valuations

Communication skills

Experience with JCT and NEC Contracts

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Project Lead)
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Ref: #1263
• Location: Cambridgeshire
• Start Date: Oct 2025
• Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: A profitable and market leading Main Contractor with an excellent reputation across Cambridgeshire and a healthy project pipeline are looking for talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£45m project currently in PCSA stage.

The business is looking for a professional to join who is keen to progress their career and work on projects between c£40m-£80m in the local market.

The company has an excellent staff retention rate, with a clear structure and programme in place for their employees personal development, this role is to join as the Commercial Lead with a clear pathway to Managing Quantity Surveyor level within the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to: measurement & valuations, applications for payment, reconciling accounts, dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project and settling final accounts - for specific packages on the project, working with the commercial team.
• Previous experience leading projects in excess of £30m as the Number 1 QS is essential for this position.
• Experience using JCT and NEC Contracts would be advantageous in addition to working on 2-stage tenders/procurement.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing individual projects in single value of c£30m+.

Qualifications & Skills

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Comparable qualification.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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