Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cambridge

deverellsmith; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established house-builder in Hertfordshire seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for their project in St Neots, Cambridge. The role involves overseeing commercial aspects, producing estimates, and ensuring financial targets are met while collaborating with various departments.

Qualifications

• Traditional build background is essential.
• Experience in producing reports and presentations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveying for assigned developments.
• Produce precise estimates, CVRs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monitor site performance against initial plans and budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cost control

Self-motivation

Proactivity

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cambridge, Cambridge

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Client:

deverellsmith

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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5

Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are working with an established house-builder in Hertfordshire, who are looking for an experienced Senior QS to be the commercial lead for their project in St Neots, Cambridge.

• 1 day working from home
• 4 days on site (St Neots), or in the head office in Hertfordshire

Reporting to the Managing Surveyor/Commercial Director, you will oversee surveying for assigned developments in the region, taking primary responsibility for commercial aspects including payments and costs. Traditional build background is essential.

Your duties will include producing precise and realistic estimates, monthly CVRs, budgets, forecasts, and implementing cost control measures. Additionally, you will monitor site performance against initial plans, budgets, and financial targets. Regular communication with other departments such as Sales, Land, Construction, and Technical Architects will be essential, as you will be required to provide cost reports and key updates to meet deadlines. Therefore, you must be capable of producing accurate reports and presentations, have excellent attention to detail, and be self-motivated and proactive.

You will also take full ownership of surveying responsibilities for your own developments and support the commercial team as needed regarding the financial status and profitability of assigned projects.