Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Think Recruitment
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Nov 28, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Management

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Contractor (Cambridgeshire)

Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: 65,000 - 85,000 + comprehensive package
Sector: Major Build / Education Projects
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent



Overview

Our client, a leading Tier 1 Contractor, is expanding its commercial team and seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing operation in Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a thriving and collaborative commercial team delivering major, flagship educational projects valued up to 65m- 70m.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial management of large-scale educational build projects from pre-construction through to final account.

  • Prepare, manage, and evaluate subcontract tenders, contracts, and variations.

  • Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.

  • Manage procurement processes and supply chain relationships.

  • Provide accurate commercial reporting to senior leadership.

  • Work closely with project teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company standards.

  • Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Support and mentor junior commercial staff as required.



Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.

  • Background working on major build projects, ideally within the educational or public-sector space.

  • Strong knowledge of commercial processes, contracts (e.g., JCT), and cost management.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary 65,000- 85,000, depending on experience.

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, flagship education schemes.

  • Long-term career progression within a reputable Tier 1 contractor.

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