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Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Kingdom, Bury St Edmunds Employment contract 60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Senior Quantity Surveyor East Anglia (Norwich – Tilbury corridor) Up to £70,000 plus Car/Car Allowance Are you a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on major infrastructure projects across East Anglia? A leading contractor is looking for a well-rounded QS professional to play a key role in delivering high-value infrastructure schemes, offering the opportunity to influence commercial performance, build strong client relationships, and support the next generation of talent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a high-impact role within a business that continues to secure significant regional work. What You’ll Be Doing Leading commercial activities across the full project lifecycle—from procurement through to final account Managing subcontract packages, tender processes, and contract administration Driving cost control, forecasting, and detailed financial reporting Maximising cash flow through accurate valuations and timely invoicing Monitoring project performance to meet and exceed financial targets Identifying and managing risks, opportunities, and change control processes Ensuring contractual compliance and maintaining accurate commercial records Supporting sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives Mentoring and developing junior commercial team members What We’re Looking For Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructure Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, procurement, and financial reporting Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors Strong background in infrastructure projects Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to lead, influence, and develop a team Well-rounded QS experience across the project lifecycle Why Apply? Work on major infrastructure projects across East Anglia Join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work Take on a visible leadership role with real commercial influence Excellent salary, package, and long-term career progression If you’re looking for your next move where you can step up, take ownership, and make a real impact—this is the opportunity for you.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading commercial activities across the full project lifecycle—from procurement through to final account
  • Managing subcontract packages, tender processes, and contract administration
  • Driving cost control, forecasting, and detailed financial reporting
  • Maximising cash flow through accurate valuations and timely invoicing
  • Monitoring project performance to meet and exceed financial targets
  • Identifying and managing risks, opportunities, and change control processes
  • Ensuring contractual compliance and maintaining accurate commercial records
  • Supporting sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives
  • Mentoring and developing junior commercial team members

Requirements

  • Proven experience in commercial management within construction or infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, procurement, and financial reporting
  • Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors
  • Strong background in infrastructure projects
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead, influence, and develop a team
  • Well-rounded QS experience across the project lifecycle

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