Senior Quantity Surveyor

Think Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 contractor in Cambridge. This role involves managing significant educational projects with a salary of £65,000‑£85,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within a contractor environment and strong negotiation, communication, and commercial skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Opportunity to work on flagship education schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience in major build projects, particularly in education or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, ideally JCT.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of large-scale educational build projects.
• Prepare, manage, and evaluate subcontract tenders and contracts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance.
• Manage procurement processes and supply chain relationships.
• Provide commercial reporting to senior leadership.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Knowledge of commercial processes

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Contractor (Cambridgeshire)

Location: Cambridgeshire. Salary: £65,000‑£85,000 + comprehensive package. Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent. Sector: Major Build / Education Projects.

Overview

Our client, a leading Tier 1 Contractor, is expanding its commercial team and seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing operation in Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a thriving and collaborative commercial team delivering major, flagship educational projects valued up to £65m‑£70m.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of large-scale educational build projects from pre‑construction through to final account.
• Prepare, manage, and evaluate subcontract tenders, contracts, and variations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Manage procurement processes and supply chain relationships.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior leadership.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company standards.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Background working on major build projects, ideally within the educational or public‑sector space.
• Strong knowledge of commercial processes, contracts (e.g., JCT), and cost management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £65,000‑£85,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, flagship education schemes.
• Long‑term career progression within a reputable Tier 1 contractor.