Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Lead
Cambridge
£80,000 – £110,000 + Comprehensive Package
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established and highly successful Tier 2 Main Contractor that has experienced significant growth over recent years and continues to strengthen its position within the UK construction market.
With an impressive pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value schemes, my client is now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for a landmark £80m Mixed-Use Development in Cambridge.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, this is a key appointment within the business and offers the opportunity to play a leading role on one of the region's most significant developments.
This role will suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and has the confidence and experience to manage the entire commercial function of a major project with minimal support.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the full commercial management of the project from pre-construction through to final account.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Full commercial ownership of an £80m mixed-use development
* Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
* Cost planning, budgeting and forecasting
* Preparation and submission of valuations and applications for payment
* Change management and valuation of variations
* Commercial reporting and financial performance monitoring
* Cash flow management and project forecasting
* Risk identification and mitigation
* Negotiation and agreement of final accounts
* Liaising closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners
* Providing regular commercial updates to the Commercial Director
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Main Contractor
* Demonstrable experience delivering major construction projects valued in excess of £30m
* Strong understanding of commercial management throughout the project lifecycle
* Experience managing large subcontract packages and complex procurement strategies
* Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of a project's commercial performance
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)
Essential Experience
To be considered for this position, candidates must have previous experience working for a Tier 2 or Tier 3 Main Contractor.
The successful individual will be someone who can stand on their own two feet, make informed commercial decisions, and confidently lead the commercial function on a major project without requiring significant day-to-day support.
What's On Offer
* Basic salary of £80,000 – £110,000 depending on experience
* Attractive benefits package
* Opportunity to commercially lead a flagship £80m development
* Direct reporting line to the Commercial Director
* Long-term career prospects within a growing and ambitious contractor
* Secure pipeline of future projects across the region
* Opportunity to join a business that continues to outperform the market and invest in its people
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a role that offers genuine responsibility, project ownership, and the chance to join a contractor that is enjoying sustained growth and success.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply today