Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a significant £40m new build education project in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large projects, exceptional negotiation skills, and solid knowledge of relevant contracts. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a QS on Construction projects in excess of £20m.
• Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Strong track record in managing profit, cash-flow, and margin realisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily commercial management functions including measurement & valuations.
• Deal with sub-contract orders and enquiries through to practical completion.
• Provide monthly reporting and CVR assistance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Construction Management

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Vacancy Summary


Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1237

Location: Cambridgeshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£75k-£80k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, healthcare etc.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working alongside an award winning Main Contractor operating across multiple new build and refurbishment sectors, seeking to recruit an experienced an effective Senior Quantity Surveyor to complement their surveying team, joining a recent project win which starts in Summer 2025.

The project is a c£40m New Build Education project located in Cambridge.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all 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.

Previous experience on projects £20m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of assisting with CVR's and monthly reporting.

The projected profit, cash-flow and margin realisation is the key responsibility for surveyors in this business, as such it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong track record in each of these areas.

Desirable Experience:

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a QS on Construction projects in excess of £20m.
• Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.
• Strong track interpersonal and communication.
• Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable.

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.

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