Senior Quantity Surveyor
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.
Requirements
* Experience: Minimum 5+ 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 a Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
About the Company
Apple Technical Recruitment is working exclusively with a privately owned medium sized Main Contractor with 20+ years of history in East Anglia. The business is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Suffolk region, working from a newly built office on the outskirts of Ipswich with excellent travel links.
With a robust pipeline of work across Suffolk, specifically within the Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Mixed‑Use sectors, the successful candidate will initially take the commercial lead on a £10m commercial project near to Bury St Edmunds. The business is known for its supportive culture, high staff retention rates and a successful track record in the local area.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £65k‑£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.
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