Senior Quantity Surveyor

Think Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Tier 1 Contractor in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will manage large-scale educational projects, ensuring compliance and financial performance. A competitive salary up to £85,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, is on offer. This role provides a great opportunity for career progression within the commercial team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career progression

High-profile project opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Background in major build projects, especially in education or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of contracts and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of large educational build projects.
• Prepare and evaluate subcontract tenders, contracts, and variations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Manage procurement processes and supply chain relationships.
• Provide commercial reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company standards.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Support junior commercial staff.

Skills

Commercial processes

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Contractor (Cambridgeshire)

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

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 the 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.

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