Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1118

Location: Cambridge

Salary: c£65k+ basic plus competitive benefits package including structured bonus scheme

Company & Project:

Apple Technical Recruitment are working in close partnership with a boutique cost consultancy in Cambridge who have an excellent reputation across the East of England and London, working in a number of key sectors - Healthcare, Residential and Commercial.

The business has experienced sustained growth over the past 5 years and are looking to further grow their team with a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The Directors of the business are approachable and have a very good track record in the local market.


Current employees of the business have described how they enjoy working at this business because:

• Directors are a breath of fresh air.
• Variety of work, not just sectors but across different build types.
• New career trajectory - able to push past the ceiling they had hit at other businesses.
• Quality over quantity of work.

Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor that is looking to progress their career in a forward thinking and stable business with a clear pathway to Associate level, ensuring that their employees development and recognition is a high priority.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading projects between c£15m-c£40m+ within a developed sector from feasibility through to project handover.

You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management/employer's agent duties, including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration across JCT contracts including Design and Build.

You will be expected to manage projects autonomously and work closely with the client. Therefore, excellent communication skills are essential.

Desirable Experience:

• Previously held a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager position on projects £5m+.
• Good client facing skills and able to lead and manage meetings.
• MRICS Chartership desirable but not essential.
• Previous Roles: Project Quantity Surveyor OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR MRICS Surveyor OR Associate OR QS OR Cost Consultant OR Cost Manager.

Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position please contact Jess Quinn.

Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.