Senior Quantity Surveyor | Ipswich £2-£10m | Car Allowance

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance including option for EV

Market leading holiday allowance

Performance bonus

Pension

Employee rewards including days out,tr

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a privately owned main contractor in Ipswich. You will oversee commercial management on two projects valued around £2–£10m each, with a strong emphasis on cost control and timely payments.

The role requires 7+ years’ experience as a QS, proficiency with JCT contracts, a BSc in Quantity Surveying, and excellent communication skills to collaborate across Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Mixed-Use sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience as a QS within a main contractor.
• Essential experience using JCT contracts.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily commercial management of projects from start to completion.
• Handle sub-contract enquiries, procurement, and orders.
• Accurately measure and value on-site work.
• Apply for payments timely and reconcile accounts.
• Manage variations and ensure cost control throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Project QS experience

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a privately owned main contractor in Ipswich. You will oversee commercial management on two projects valued around £2–£10m each, with a strong emphasis on cost control and timely payments.

The role requires 7+ years’ experience as a QS, proficiency with JCT contracts, a BSc in Quantity Surveying, and excellent communication skills to collaborate across Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Mixed-Use sectors.