Senior Quantity Surveyor

1 day ago

Colchester, United Kingdom Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Full time

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1066

Location: Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, healthcare, pension etc.

Company & Project: An successful Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£30m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in early 2025 with a c2year programme.

Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Mixed-Use, MOD and Residential.

The senior management team is well respected and noted for it's communication skills and training and development opportunities which they make clear to all employees. The business has a market leading staff retention rate in the local area and a busy pipeline of work for the remainder of 2024 onwards.


Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; measurement & valuations, applications for payment, reconciling accounts, dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project and settling final accounts.

Previous experience on projects £10m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of assisting with CVR's and monthly reporting.

Experience working on 2-stage projects would be advantageous.


Desirable Experience:

  • Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor.
  • Stable career history with experience working on New Build projects.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.
  • Previous Roles: Senior Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Senior Cost Manager.


Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.


Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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