Senior Quantity Surveyor Major Projects (Tier 1 Contractor Environment) Location: Northampton / Cambridge Corridor (West of Region Preferred) Salary: £60,000£80,000 Car or Allowance Bonus Enhanced Benefits A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major public-sector and commercial projects is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team. Known for long-term stability, strong frameworks and excellent staff development, this contractor consistently secures major MoJ and MoD schemes and maintains a large, healthy tender pipeline. They offer a supportive culture, structured progression and a reputation for genuinely looking after their people with enhanced benefits, flexible working and clear career pathways. They are particularly interested in candidates based west of the region (Northampton to Cambridge) to support ongoing growth. Projects Youll Work On Youll support and lead commercial delivery on a range of major new build and refurbishment schemes, including: Ministry of Justice projects Ministry of Defence projects Large-scale public-sector buildings Complex commercial and civic developments Multi-million-pound capital works programmes This contractor is always looking for strong commercial talent due to sustained growth and a consistently busy tender list. The Role Senior Quantity Surveyor Lead commercial management on major new build and refurbishment schemes Manage procurement, tendering and subcontract packages Oversee cost planning, forecasting and financial reporting Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial control Support major bids and tenders across the region Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain Provide guidance and support to junior QS staff Mainly office-based with site visits as required The Right Person Experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor Strong commercial awareness and confident managing packages Experience on public-sector or framework projects (MoJ/MoD ideal but not essential) Positive, collaborative and proactive approach Comfortable working across a wide regional patch Based between Northampton and Cambridge Benefits £60,000£80,000 salary Car or car allowance Annual bonus Enhanced benefits package 25 days holiday bank holidays Pension and life assurance Professional development and progression opportunities Supportive, stable and people-focused working environment Keywords Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, QS, Construction, Tier 1 Contractor, Major Projects, MoJ, MoD, Public Sector, Commercial Build, Northampton, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, East Anglia, Refurbishment, New Build, Quantity Surveying Jobs