Senior Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a specialist Quantity Surveying practice as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where you'll lead pre- and post-contract services for exciting projects across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, mentor junior staff, and oversee complex construction activities. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring professional representation and contributing to the success of major projects. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is a chance to advance your career within a growing team dedicated to excellence in the construction industry.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Exposure to Various Clients

Part of a Growing Team

Qualifications

• RICS or CIOB accredited with strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and commercially aware with leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Quantity Surveying from pre- to post-contract services.
• Prepare detailed measures, feasibility studies, and contract documents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Detail-Oriented

Technical Skills

Education

RICS Accreditation

CIOB Accreditation

Tools

Cost Planning Software

Project Management Tools

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Your new company

As the new Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be joining a specialist Quantity Surveying practice, specialising in providing support to construction clients, contractors, and other practices. Situated in the heart of Cambridgeshire, this company operates nationally across the UK, with exciting major projects in London, Brighton, and Ireland, working with some well-known clients in the market. They pride themselves on assisting with the complex delivery of construction activities and aim to provide a bespoke service to each of their clients.

Your new role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll report to Lead Surveyors, Regional Directors, and the Board. In this senior role, you will lead all aspects of Quantity Surveying/Estimating from pre- to post-contract services. You will interact with clients via meetings and ensure the company is represented professionally. You’ll assist in developing the wider team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors, guiding them and supporting their studies towards becoming Chartered.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Pre-Contract:

• Prepare detailed measures and Bill of Quantities (BQ) documents.
• Prepare feasibility studies and cost plans.
• Contract preparation.
• Price tender submissions.
• Review contract conditions.
• Prepare Subcontract (SC) enquiry documents.

Post-Contract:

• Prepare budgetary advice.
• Organise and attend pre-order SC meetings.
• Preparation of EOT/L&E claims.
• Deal with disputes effectively.

What you'll need to succeed

Ideally, you will be RICS accredited, but CIOB accreditation is also acceptable. You should have excellent communication skills and be passionate about delivering results. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you need to be commercially aware and detail-oriented, with strong technical skills. Leadership qualities are essential, including the ability to manage a team and provide constructive feedback and support.

What you'll get in return

The salary for this role ranges from £65,000 to £75,000, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Company pension scheme.
• Exposure to a variety of clients and projects.
• Being part of a growing and experienced team.