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
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