Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Project

Apple Inc.; Mendlesham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on a major project in Suffolk. The role focuses on managing a small team of QS professionals across the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through final accounts.

You will report to directors and drive CVRs, subcontract payments, variations and final accounts on a £70m+ scheme, with a competitive package including car allowance, healthcare, and a strong pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Produce CVRs and manage commercial reporting.
• Lead a small team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee variations and final accounts process.

Responsibilities

• Produce CVRs and manage team workload.
• Handle applications for payment from sub-contractors.
• Oversee variations and final accounts preparation.

Skills

CVRs

Team management

Payments

Variations

Final accounts

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MSc in Construction Management

Tools

PCSA stage

2-stage tenders

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Project

2026-09-27T00:00:00

Suffolk

Suffolk

GB

IP14 5SF

Any

2026-12-27T07:01:50.547

Vacancy Summary

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Project

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Ref:

#1455

Location:

Suffolk (Site based)

Start Date:

ASAP (negotiable dependent on notice period)

Salary:

c£85k-£95k basic (DOE) plus competitive package including car allowance, healthcare, performance bonus, and leading pension scheme.

Company & Project:

A successful Tier 1 Main Contractor with a stable pipeline of secured projects across the East has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business and work on a key project valued at over £70m.

The company is looking for a candidate with experience managing others and seeking to make a decisive step in their career. Previous experience leading projects over £50m in single value is essential for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will take responsibility for working across all commercial management functions on a large project, overseeing a small team of Quantity Surveyors. Key duties include:

• Producing CVRs
• Managing team workload, including applications for payment from sub-contractors
• Variations
• Preparation of final accounts

You will report at a senior level to directors and assist in building the team and the overall growth of the region. Experience working in pre-construction within PCSA stage and on 2-stage tenders is essential for this position.

Desirable Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Senior working on new build projects over £50m+
• Excellent communication skills
• Sector experience including at least one of the following: Commercial, Defence, Industrial, or Education
• Previous roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing QS, Commercial Manager, Lead Quantity Surveyor, Principal Quantity Surveyor, or Project Surveyor

Qualifications & Skills:

Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a comparable qualification.