Senior Quantity Surveyor in Ipswich, Suffolk

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Ipswich (Office on outskirts of Ipswich and sites in local area)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£70k-£75k basic + excellent benefits package including:

• Car Allowance including option for salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Market leading holiday allowance
• Performance bonus
• Pension
• Employee rewards including days out, trips and vouchers

Company & Project Profile

A privately owned Main Contractor with a turnover in excess of £40million and a track record delivering projects across Suffolk are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The business has a robust pipeline of work across Suffolk, specifically within the Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Mixed-Use sectors.

The successful candidate will oversee 2 projects valued between c£2-£10m in single value.

The business is known for its supportive culture and their successful track record in the local area.

Duties & Responsibilities

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full responsibility for daily commercial management functions, including:

• Sub-contract enquiries, procurement, and order placement.
• Accurate measurement and valuations of work on-site.
• Timely applications for payment and reconciling accounts.
• Managing variations and ensuring cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Settling final accounts and ensuring practical completion is met commercially.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years as a QS within a Main Contractor.
• Contracts: Essential experience using JCT contracts.
• Education: BSc in Quantity Surveying or a comparable qualification.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Background: Previous experience as an Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, or Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Application Process

If you are interested in this exclusive opportunity or would like to discuss other vacancies within the East Anglia construction market, please email your current CV to Jess Quinn.

All applications will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

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