Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Ipswich (Office on outskirts of Ipswich and sites in local area)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£70k-£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

Company & Project Profile

A privately owned Main Contractor with a turnover in excess of £40million and a track record delivering projects across Suffolk are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The business has a robust pipeline of work across Suffolk, specifically within the Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Mixed-Use sectors.

The successful candidate will oversee 2 projects valued between c£2-£10m in single value.

The business is known for its supportive culture and their successful track record in the local area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7+ 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 an Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, or Senior Quantity Surveyor.

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