Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus car or allowance, 25 days holiday, bank holidays and hybrid working

A leading main contractor is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Cambridge team. The business delivers major education and public-sector projects and maintains a strong regional presence with a consistent pipeline of work.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial lead on 2 new build DfE school projects located near Ipswich, Suffolk. The position suits candidates living in Cambridge and surrounding areas who want long-term stability and involvement in major schemes. The role is largely site based and involves full commercial responsibility for projects valued between £30 million and £40 million.

Lead the commercial function on major education projects valued at £30 million to £40 million
Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and reporting
Oversee change control, forecasting and commercial risk management
Support pre-construction activity on 2-stage tenders
Maintain accurate financial control throughout the project lifecycle
Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and framework requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
Proven experience leading multi-million-pound DfE school schemes
Capable of taking full commercial responsibility for £30 million to £40 million education projects
Strong understanding of JCT contracts and 2-stage procurement
Confident managing subcontractors, reporting, forecasting and final accounts
Able to work effectively within a collaborative project team
Full UK driving licence and willingness to be site based across Cambridge, Suffolk and Essex

Up to £80,000
Car or car allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
Strong pipeline of education and public-sector schemes
Supportive regional team with clear progression opportunities

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