Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cambridgeshire

Vision is currently working with a Construction Consultancy Practice providing expert Quantity Surveying, Project Management, and Specialist Legal Support services across the UK and Northern Ireland.

This is a senior role reporting into the Lead Surveyors, Regional Directors and Board of Directors, offering a strong opportunity for career progression and involvement in both pre and post-contract work.

The Role:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for full quantity surveying and estimating duties across the project lifecycle. You will manage commercial performance, support procurement activities, produce final accounts and claims, and ensure the company’s contractual position is protected. You will also be required to build and maintain client relationships and represent the business professionally at meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver estimating services including detailed BQ production

Provide full quantity surveying support from pre-contract through to final account

Lead on commercial and financial advice across projects

Provide procurement and contract support and advice

Manage cost control, value recovery, and cash management

Commercially manage subcontract packages and procurement processes

Protect the company’s contractual position on all projects

Prepare financial reports, final accounts, and claim documentation

Support the continued development and growth of the business

Pre-Contract Responsibilities:

Produce detailed measures and Bills of Quantities

Prepare feasibility studies and cost plans

Provide procurement and contract advice

Prepare subcontract enquiry documents and price tender submissions

Manage bid submissions and support tender processes

Attend client meetings and discuss project deliverables

Post-Contract Responsibilities:

Prepare budgetary advice including cash flow forecasts

Manage contract documentation including insurance and bond requirements

Produce procurement schedules and manage subcontract procurement

Issue valuations, notices, and ensure compliance with contract terms

Maximise value recovery and implement valuation/cash strategy

Prepare and manage EOT / L&E claims

Handle disputes and support dispute resolution

Maintain accurate records to support final account preparation

Attend site meetings as required

Claims & Dispute Resolution:

Prepare final accounts and claims

Lead dispute resolution processes

Maintain strong contractual control and documentation

Person Specification:

Degree qualified (or equivalent)

RICS membership preferred

Strong commercial awareness and technical understanding

Excellent communication skills

Results driven with a proactive approach

Confident decision maker with strong character

Team player with a professional and approachable manner

High level of IT competence

Ability to interpret contracts and technical documents

A good sense of humour is welcomed

If you are a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge within a growing construction business, please get in touch to discuss the role further