Senior Quantity Surveyor
Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£60k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus car or allowance, 25 days holiday, bank holidays and hybrid working
Overview
A leading main contractor is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Cambridge team. The business delivers major education and public‑sector projects and maintains a strong regional presence with a consistent pipeline of work.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial lead on 2 new build DfE school projects located near Ipswich, Suffolk. The position suits candidates living in Cambridge and surrounding areas who want long‑term stability and involvement in major schemes. The role is largely site based and involves full commercial responsibility for projects valued between £30 million and £40 million.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the commercial function on major education projects valued at £30 million to £40 million
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and reporting
• Oversee change control, forecasting and commercial risk management
• Support pre‑construction activity on 2‑stage tenders
• Maintain accurate financial control throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and framework requirements
The Right Person
• Degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• Proven experience leading multi‑million‑pound DfE school schemes
• Capable of taking full commercial responsibility for £30 million to £40 million education projects
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and 2‑stage procurement
• Confident managing subcontractors, reporting, forecasting and final accounts
• Able to work effectively within a collaborative project team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to be site based across Cambridge, Suffolk and Essex
What’s on Offer
• Up to £80,000
• Car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Strong pipeline of education and public‑sector schemes
• Supportive regional team with clear progression opportunities
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus car or allowance, 25 days holiday, bank holidays and hybrid working
Overview
A leading main contractor is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Cambridge team. The business delivers major education and public‑sector projects and maintains a strong regional presence with a consistent pipeline of work.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial lead on 2 new build DfE school projects located near Ipswich, Suffolk. The position suits candidates living in Cambridge and surrounding areas who want long‑term stability and involvement in major schemes. The role is largely site based and involves full commercial responsibility for projects valued between £30 million and £40 million.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the commercial function on major education projects valued at £30 million to £40 million
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and reporting
• Oversee change control, forecasting and commercial risk management
• Support pre‑construction activity on 2‑stage tenders
• Maintain accurate financial control throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and framework requirements
The Right Person
• Degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• Proven experience leading multi‑million‑pound DfE school schemes
• Capable of taking full commercial responsibility for £30 million to £40 million education projects
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and 2‑stage procurement
• Confident managing subcontractors, reporting, forecasting and final accounts
• Able to work effectively within a collaborative project team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to be site based across Cambridge, Suffolk and Essex
What’s on Offer
• Up to £80,000
• Car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Strong pipeline of education and public‑sector schemes
• Supportive regional team with clear progression opportunities
Reference: 225204626
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Posted on Jun 4, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£60k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus car or allowance, 25 days holiday, bank holidays and hybrid working
Overview
A leading main contractor is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Cambridge team. The business delivers major education and public‑sector projects and maintains a strong regional presence with a consistent pipeline of work.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial lead on 2 new build DfE school projects located near Ipswich, Suffolk. The position suits candidates living in Cambridge and surrounding areas who want long‑term stability and involvement in major schemes. The role is largely site based and involves full commercial responsibility for projects valued between £30 million and £40 million.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the commercial function on major education projects valued at £30 million to £40 million
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and reporting
• Oversee change control, forecasting and commercial risk management
• Support pre‑construction activity on 2‑stage tenders
• Maintain accurate financial control throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and framework requirements
The Right Person
• Degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• Proven experience leading multi‑million‑pound DfE school schemes
• Capable of taking full commercial responsibility for £30 million to £40 million education projects
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and 2‑stage procurement
• Confident managing subcontractors, reporting, forecasting and final accounts
• Able to work effectively within a collaborative project team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to be site based across Cambridge, Suffolk and Essex
What’s on Offer
• Up to £80,000
• Car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Strong pipeline of education and public‑sector schemes
• Supportive regional team with clear progression opportunities
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus car or allowance, 25 days holiday, bank holidays and hybrid working
Overview
A leading main contractor is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Cambridge team. The business delivers major education and public‑sector projects and maintains a strong regional presence with a consistent pipeline of work.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take commercial lead on 2 new build DfE school projects located near Ipswich, Suffolk. The position suits candidates living in Cambridge and surrounding areas who want long‑term stability and involvement in major schemes. The role is largely site based and involves full commercial responsibility for projects valued between £30 million and £40 million.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the commercial function on major education projects valued at £30 million to £40 million
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, valuations and reporting
• Oversee change control, forecasting and commercial risk management
• Support pre‑construction activity on 2‑stage tenders
• Maintain accurate financial control throughout the project lifecycle
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and framework requirements
The Right Person
• Degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• Proven experience leading multi‑million‑pound DfE school schemes
• Capable of taking full commercial responsibility for £30 million to £40 million education projects
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and 2‑stage procurement
• Confident managing subcontractors, reporting, forecasting and final accounts
• Able to work effectively within a collaborative project team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to be site based across Cambridge, Suffolk and Essex
What’s on Offer
• Up to £80,000
• Car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Strong pipeline of education and public‑sector schemes
• Supportive regional team with clear progression opportunities
Reference: 225204626
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