(IM2575) Senior Quantity Surveyor

Pembrook Resourcing; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 67,999 - 101,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

33 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pembrook Resourcing is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, permanent position based in Norwich, requiring 10+ years in groundworks/civils. You will manage commercial aspects of projects, ensure timely delivery and quality standards. The role offers a salary ranging from £50,000 to £75,000, a company car or car allowance, and additional benefits like private healthcare and 33 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience within groundworks/civils quantity surveying.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Highly organised and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of groundworks and civils projects.
• Prepare and present accurate valuation forecasts.
• Mentor Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client-facing skills

Numerical abilities

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy (MS Office)

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above)

HNC in Quantity Surveying/Construction

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks & Civils

Norwich | £50,000 – £75,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading construction and civil engineering business, working from their head office in Norwich. This role sits within the Commercial Team and reports directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing full commercial management across designated sites, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of groundworks and civils projects.
• Liaise with clients, ensuring requirements are met and projects progress as planned.
• Prepare and present accurate valuation forecasts and monthly valuations.
• Verify payments against applications and summarise debtor positions.
• Price, negotiate, and agree contractual variations with clients.
• Support project teams in mitigating risks to health & safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Oversee procurement and payment of subcontractors/suppliers.
• Complete cost/value analysis, financial forecasts, and monthly performance summaries.
• Mentor Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience within groundworks/civils quantity surveying.
• Strong commercial acumen and client‑facing skills.
• Excellent numerical, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and meet deadlines.
• IT literate (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable

• HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying/Construction.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and methodical approach.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Positive, proactive, and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above).
• Desirable: HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction.

Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 (DOE).
• Company car or car allowance with fuel card.
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Full‑time, permanent role (42.5 hrs, Monday–Friday).