Senior Quantity Surveyor

Pembrook Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and civil engineering business in Norwich is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of projects and ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and a detail-oriented approach. The role offers a company car or allowance, private healthcare, and 33 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in groundworks/civils quantity surveying.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing skills.
• Excellent numeric, verbal, and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of groundworks and civils projects.
• Liaise with clients to ensure requirements are met.
• Prepare accurate valuation forecasts and monthly valuations.
• Mentor Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client-facing skills

Numerical communication

Time management

IT literacy

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Detail-oriented

Education

HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying / Construction

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Groundworks & Civils

NorwichCar / Car Allowance Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading construction and civil engineering business working from their head office in Norwich.

This role sits within the Commercial Team and reports directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing full commercial management across designated sites ensuring projects are delivered on time to budget and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of groundworks and civils projects.
• Liaise with clients ensuring requirements are met and projects progress as planned.
• Prepare and present accurate valuation forecasts and monthly valuations.
• Verify payments against applications and summarise debtor positions.
• Price negotiate and agree contractual variations with clients.
• Support project teams in mitigating risks to health & safety quality customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Oversee procurement and payment of subcontractors / suppliers.
• Complete cost / value analysis financial forecasts and monthly performance summaries.
• Mentor Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors.

Skills & Experience

• 10 years experience within groundworks / civils quantity surveying.
• Strong commercial acumen and client‑facing skills.
• Excellent numerical, verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload and meet deadlines.
• IT literate (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook).
• HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying / Construction.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and methodical approach.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Positive, proactive and professional manner.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above).
• HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction.

Benefits

• Salary : (DOE).
• Company car or car allowance with fuel card.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on‑site parking.

Full‑time permanent role (42.5 hrs Monday‑Friday).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior QS seeking a long‑term role within a well‑established business offering both professional growth and a supportive environment.