Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
£70,000 – £80,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Tier 1 Main Contractor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 construction contractors, delivering major projects across the East of England.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across key public sector frameworks, our client is seeking a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role on large-scale projects valued between £45m and £70m.

This position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious developments across a variety of sectors, including education, justice, defence, and wider public sector infrastructure, while benefiting from the support, stability, and career development opportunities associated with a top-tier contractor.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial leadership of significant construction projects from procurement through to final account. Working closely with Commercial Managers, Project Directors, and operational teams, you will ensure robust commercial performance while maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships.

You will play a key role in driving project profitability, managing commercial risk, and mentoring less experienced members of the commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of major construction projects valued between £45m and £70m.
• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractor packages.
• Preparation, negotiation, and administration of subcontract agreements.
• Management of valuations, variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Preparation and submission of client applications and final accounts.
• Identification and mitigation of commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and effective contract administration.
• Producing accurate monthly commercial reports and forecasts.
• Supporting and mentoring Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who has a proven track record within the main contracting environment and is comfortable taking ownership of large, complex projects.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor ready to step up.
• Strong background working for a main contractor on major construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Proven experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial performance.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and cost management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence project outcomes.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.

Highly Desirable Experience

Experience within the following sectors would be particularly advantageous:

• Education and Schools
• Department for Education (DfE) projects
• Ministry of Justice (MOJ) developments
• Ministry of Defence (MOD) schemes
• Government-funded and public sector framework projects

Candidates who have delivered projects through public procurement routes and have experience working within regulated or secure environments will be highly regarded.

To be considered for this role please apply with your CV or for more information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office