Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Newmarket; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead significant projects in Suffolk. You will handle both New Build and Refurbishment projects, ensuring duties such as cost planning and contract administration are met. Candidates should ideally hold a relevant degree and possess strong client-facing skills. This position offers excellent benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects autonomously.
• Ability to lead and manage meetings.
• MRICS Chartership is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Build and Refurbishment projects between £10m-£50m+.
• Perform full quantity surveying duties including cost planning.
• Work closely with the client and manage projects independently.

Skills

Client facing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1184

Location: Suffolk

Salary: c£60k-£65k+ (DOE) basic plus competitive benefits package and flexible working

Company & Project

Apple Technical Recruitment are working with an forward thinking and ambitious Quantity Surveying practice in Suffolk who work across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk with an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects in a number of key sectors including Commercial, Healthcare and Science.

The business has experienced sustained growth since their inception and are looking to further build on their success by employing a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor. The opportunity offers a genuine flexible and hybrid working arrangement with a busy and secure pipeline of work.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading both New Build and Refurbishment projects between c£10m-c£50m+ within the developed sector from feasibility through to project handover.

You will undertake full quantity surveying duties, including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration across JCT contracts including Design and Build.

You will be expected to manage projects autonomously and work closely with the client. Therefore, excellent communication skills are essential.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager position on projects £10m+.
• Good client facing skills and able to lead and manage meetings.
• MRICS Chartership desirable but not essential.
• Previous Roles: Project Quantity Surveyor OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR MRICS Surveyor OR Associate OR QS OR Cost Consultant OR Cost Manager.

Qualifications

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position please contact Jess Quinn.

Applications 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.