Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Salary: £61,000 – £68,000 + £4,700 car allowance

Location: Suffolk (project-based)

Working Pattern: Hybrid (site-based with 1 day remote working available)

Accommodation: Lodge options available

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major civil engineering and build project in Suffolk. This is a key commercial role, reporting into the Commercial Manager, with responsibility for delivering successful commercial outcomes across a defined section of the project.

This opportunity would suit someone with strong technical and commercial expertise, who is confident working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative project environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Management & Leadership

• Lead commercial delivery across assigned work packages or project sections
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Develop and manage procurement schedules
• Prepare tender documentation, assess returns, and award subcontracts
• Ensure full scope coverage through gap analysis
• Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain

Cost Control & Reporting

• Manage project cash flow through valuations and invoicing
• Handle variations, claims, and final accounts
• Produce CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports
• Monitor resource use to ensure cost efficiency

Contracts, Risk & Change Management

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Maintain and manage risk and opportunity registers
• Lead value engineering initiatives
• Provide commercial input into planning and programming

Project Lifecycle Support

• Support project mobilisation and close-out
• Maintain accurate commercial records
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance to the wider team

About You

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction
• Strong working knowledge of NEC or similar contract forms
• Excellent commercial awareness and forecasting ability
• Able to work independently and lead effectively
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Suffolk

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English