Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Salary: £61,000 – £68,000 + £4,700 car allowance
Location: Suffolk (project-based)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (site-based with 1 day remote working available)
Accommodation: Lodge options available
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major civil engineering and build project in Suffolk. This is a key commercial role, reporting into the Commercial Manager, with responsibility for delivering successful commercial outcomes across a defined section of the project.
This opportunity would suit someone with strong technical and commercial expertise, who is confident working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative project environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Management & Leadership
* Lead commercial delivery across assigned work packages or project sections
* Support and mentor junior team members
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Procurement & Supply Chain
* Develop and manage procurement schedules
* Prepare tender documentation, assess returns, and award subcontracts
* Ensure full scope coverage through gap analysis
* Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain
Cost Control & Reporting
* Manage project cash flow through valuations and invoicing
* Handle variations, claims, and final accounts
* Produce CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports
* Monitor resource use to ensure cost efficiency
Contracts, Risk & Change Management
* Ensure compliance with contractual requirements
* Maintain and manage risk and opportunity registers
* Lead value engineering initiatives
* Provide commercial input into planning and programming
Project Lifecycle Support
* Support project mobilisation and close-out
* Maintain accurate commercial records
* Provide commercial and contractual guidance to the wider team
About You
* Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction
* Strong working knowledge of NEC or similar contract forms
* Excellent commercial awareness and forecasting ability
* Able to work independently and lead effectively
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Collaborative and solutions-focused approach