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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21NT, England

Salary

£50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Cambridge, offering a salary between £50,000 and £65,000.
  • The role involves managing large packages on a £90 million heavy civil engineering project and developing junior surveyors.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, particularly in civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
  • Benefits include a £6,500 car allowance, 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, healthcare, and a bonus.
  • This position promises excellent career progression with clear goals for advancement to roles such as MQS and Commercial Manager.

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: 50,000 to 65,000
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 65,000
  • 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 (phone number removed).

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