Senior Quantity Surveyor

Enable Resourcing; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Ipswich office. The role involves overseeing commercial performance and providing expert guidance on contractual matters. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in earthworks or civils. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options within a secure, long-term career opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits for professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in earthworks or civils.
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contract administration.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial performance of projects.
• Maintain accurate forecasts and financial reports.
• Administer contracts and monitor compliance.
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Cost control

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kesgrave / Ipswich area (regular office presence required)

Salary: Competitive + benefits (including CPD support)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a fast-growing organisation operating nationally across earthworks, civils, demolition, aggregates and large-scale technical projects.

This position plays a key role in leading commercial management across complex and high-value schemes. You will work closely with Project Managers and senior leadership, providing expert cost control, contractual guidance and commercial strategy to ensure profitable and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership

• Oversee the commercial performance of major earthworks, civils and demolition projects.
• Lead valuations, payments, change management and contractual negotiations.
• Manage risk, identify opportunities and ensure cost-efficient project delivery.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Maintain accurate forecasts, cashflow and financial reports.
• Prepare CVRs, budgets and commercial summaries for senior leadership.
• Ensure robust cost tracking, measurement and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Contract & Procurement Management

• Administer NEC/JCT/bespoke contracts and manage commercial obligations.
• Support subcontract procurement, tendering and negotiation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure contract compliance.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Project Managers, Directors and site teams to maintain alignment on scope, costs and programme.
• Attend progress meetings and provide clear commercial updates.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and suppliers as required.

Team Development

• Mentor and support junior/assistant quantity surveyors.
• Promote consistent standards, commercial processes and best practice across the team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Benefits package including funding for continued professional development.
• Flexible working options, with the requirement for regular presence at the Kesgrave/Ipswich office.
• Secure, long-term career opportunity within a growing organisation