Senior Quantity Surveyor

Select Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear progression pathway

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage high-value projects in an exceptional company known for career development and employee support. This role involves managing multiple subcontract packages and leading a significant £80m project. Ideal for those looking for progression in their surveying career with flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Surveyor on projects worth £25m+.
• Ability to manage complex scopes across various development types.
• Strong procurement, contract valuation, and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value subcontract packages from procurement to accounting.
• Undertake main contract valuations and pricing client variations.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and supervise direct reports.
• Maximise value and influence project outcomes.

Skills

Lead Surveyor experience on £25m+ projects

Complex scope management

Procurement skills

Contract valuation skills

Financial reporting skills

Job description

My client is expanding their East region operations and seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This represents an outstanding opportunity to work with one of the UK's most successful Tier 1 contractors, renowned for their excellent staff retention and commitment to employee development. You'll be stepping into a role that offers genuine career progression opportunities, starting with a major £80m+ project before progressing to lead your own £25m-£50m schemes, all within a company that invests heavily in their people's future.

Responsibilities

• Take complete management of multiple high-value subcontract packages, from procurement through to final accounting.
• Undertake main contract valuations and pricing client variations.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and supervise direct reports.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value and influence project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Surveyor on £25m+ projects.
• Ability to manage complex scopes and work across education, commercial, or multi-unit residential developments.
• Strong procurement, contract valuation and financial reporting skills.

What makes this opportunity attractive

• Flexible working arrangements with a mix of office, site-based, and occasional remote working
• Comprehensive benefits package with a company renowned for looking after their employees
• Clear progression pathway from Senior Quantity Surveyor to Lead roles on substantial projects
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious £80m+ project from day one

My client is an employer with an outstanding reputation for creating great results for customers, partners, and employees alike. Their Cambridge business operates within a culture built on trust, where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes whilst being supported to achieve their career goals. The company's excellent staff retention speaks volumes about their commitment to providing a safe, rewarding, and inclusive working environment where diverse teams collaborate to make a real impact on the business.

If you're ready to take your quantity surveying career to the next level with a Tier 1 contractor that offers both stability and exciting growth opportunities, this Senior Quantity Surveyor role represents a genuine chance to join an industry leader and make your mark on some truly impressive projects. Apply today!