Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Project Lead) to manage a £45m project in Norfolk. The role requires over 10 years of experience and involves daily commercial responsibilities, including valuations and final accounts. Ideal candidates must excel in communication and have a degree in Quantity Surveying. This position offers a competitive salary and a clear pathway to Managing Quantity Surveyor level.

Benefits

Car or allowance

Healthcare

Bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.
• Previous roles include Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily commercial management functions for projects.
• Responsibility for measurement & valuations, applications for payment, and settling final accounts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in managing projects of £30m+

Experience using JCT and NEC Contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or comparable qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Project Lead)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1265

Location: Norfolk (project in West Norfolk)

Start Date: Oct 2025

Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: A profitable and long standing Main Contractor with an excellent reputation across East Anglia and a healthy project pipeline are looking for talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£45m project in West Norfolk, currently in PCSA stage. The business is looking for a professional to join who is keen to progress their career and work on projects between c£30m-£50m in the local market. The company has an excellent staff retention rate, with a clear structure and programme in place for their employees personal development, this role is to join as the Commercial Lead with a clear pathway to Managing Quantity Surveyor level within the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; measurement & valuations, applications for payment, reconciling accounts, dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project and settling final accounts - for specific packages on the project, working with the commercial team.

Previous experience leading projects in excess of £30m as the Number 1 QS is essential for this position.

Experience using JCT and NEC Contracts would be advantageous in addition to working on 2-stage tenders/procurement.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 10 years+ experience as an Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing individual projects in single value of c£30m+.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Comparable qualification.
• Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Senior QS OR Commercial Lead OR Project Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or comparable qualification.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.