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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cambridge
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    Competitive

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Construction - Competitive Salary & Package

Your new company

Working for one of the UK's leading contractors operating both in the UK and Worldwide, they operate across a number of sectors including building, infrastructure, housing and maintenance.

Your new role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of construction schemes across the East, ensuring commercial and contractual control from pre-construction through to final account. You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners to drive value, manage risk, and ensure financial performance.

Key Duties:

  • Lead commercial management of construction projects from inception to completion

  • Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

  • Oversee subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and management

  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior commercial staff

  • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure project delivery aligns with commercial targets


What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveying role on schemes in excess of £30m

  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively


What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment


What you need to do now


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