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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cambridge Salary: £50000 - £64000 per annum + car & package
Sector: Commercial, Construction Type: Permanent
Contact: Matthew Clegg Job Published: 3 days ago

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £50,000 to £64,000
Benefits: £6,500 car allowance, 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension, healthcare, bonus, flexible working, excellent career prospects

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a £90m heavy civil engineering project in Cambridge. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will quickly become an integral part of the team, developing junior surveyors and managing a number of large packages across the project.

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

  • Contract administration (NEC)
  • Cost management duties including cost planning, budgeting and forecasting
  • Manage the procurement process by preparing tender documents, managing subcontractor negotiations and contract agreements
  • Prepare/agree interim valuations and process payment applications from subcontractors
  • Identify, analyze and mitigate financial and contractual risks
  • Provide the commercial leadership team with detailed financial reports showing cost-to-complete forecasts, cash flow analysis and project performance
  • Provide guidance and support to junior staff


The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor can expect excellent career progression with a structured career path with clear, set goals to progress to MQS, Commercial Manager and beyond. You'll also be joining a business that can offer an excellent work life balance, the support of an experienced and approachable team and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Starting salary of £50,000 to £64,000
  • Company car or car allowance of £6,500
  • 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Contributory pension
  • Private healthcare
  • Bonus


Senior Quantity Surveyors considering this opportunity will need to have a minimum of 5 years in quantity surveying with a focus on civil engineering, infrastructure, rail or utilities projects. You'll need a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor keen to take your career forward whilst working for an innovative and forward thinking business, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.

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