Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Lead

Cambridge

£80,000 - £110,000 + Comprehensive Package

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established and highly successful Tier 2 Main Contractor that has experienced significant growth over recent years and continues to strengthen its position within the UK construction market.

With an impressive pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering complex, high-value schemes, my client is now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for a landmark £80m Mixed-Use Development in Cambridge.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, this is a key appointment within the business and offers the opportunity to play a leading role on one of the region's most significant developments.

This role will suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and has the confidence and experience to manage the entire commercial function of a major project with minimal support.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the full commercial management of the project from pre-construction through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full commercial ownership of an £80m mixed-use development
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Cost planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Preparation and submission of valuations and applications for payment
• Change management and valuation of variations
• Commercial reporting and financial performance monitoring
• Cash flow management and project forecasting
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Negotiation and agreement of final accounts
• Liaising closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners
• Providing regular commercial updates to the Commercial Director

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a Main Contractor
• Demonstrable experience delivering major construction projects valued in excess of £30m
• Strong understanding of commercial management throughout the project lifecycle
• Experience managing large subcontract packages and complex procurement strategies
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of a project's commercial performance
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)

Essential Experience

To be considered for this position, candidates must have previous experience working for a Tier 2 or Tier 3 Main Contractor.

The successful individual will be someone who can stand on their own two feet, make informed commercial decisions, and confidently lead the commercial function on a major project without requiring significant day-to-day support.

What's On Offer

• Basic salary of £80,000 - £110,000 depending on experience
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to commercially lead a flagship £80m development
• Direct reporting line to the Commercial Director
• Long-term career prospects within a growing and ambitious contractor
• Secure pipeline of future projects across the region
• Opportunity to join a business that continues to outperform the market and invest in its people

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a role that offers genuine responsibility, project ownership, and the chance to join a contractor that is enjoying sustained growth and success.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply today.