Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cambridgeshire

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Cambridgeshire
£55,000 - £65,000 + Full Package

Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a client seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in supporting commercial delivery across large-scale infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on energy schemes. This opportunity is primarily site-based in the Cambridgeshire area, with occasional visits to a nearby office location.
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be instrumental in ensuring that project costs, forecasts, and contractual processes are managed effectively, contributing directly to successful project execution.

Position Summary
This role requires a commercially aware Senior Quantity Surveyor who can contribute to tender preparation and project delivery by ensuring cost plans are accurate, realistic, and aligned with operational capability. You will be heavily involved throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement through to final account.

Experience with in renewable energy environments such as solar or battery storage projects would be advantageous.

Key Duties
Review contract documentation to identify commercial risks, mitigation strategies, and potential opportunities
Provide guidance on contractual matters including variations, claims, and change control processes
Act as the main commercial contact for project teams, offering ongoing support and advice
Support the creation of tender submissions, cost plans, bills of quantities, and associated documents
Monitor design and scope changes, ensuring budgets are updated through accurate forecasting
Lead procurement activities, including sourcing and appointing subcontractors and suppliers
Maintain clear visibility of rates, costs, and recoverable items to ensure full transparency
Interpret construction drawings and understand methodologies to support cost validation
Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure delivery remains within agreed financial parameters
Produce and manage financial reports including CVR, profit and loss, and work in progress
Take ownership of cost tracking, reporting, and financial governance across projects
Conduct risk and opportunity assessments to support commercial decision-making
Contribute to project close-out processes, including lessons learned and performance reviews

Skills & Experience The ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor will demonstrate:

Strong capability in managing multiple projects or tenders simultaneously
Excellent commercial judgement with the ability to analyse costs and maximise value
Solid understanding of contracts, including key terminology and obligations
Advanced numerical and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Excel
Effective organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Confidence in client-facing situations, with excellent communication and negotiation skills
A proactive mindset with the ability to make decisions under pressure
Strong attention to detail and a results-driven approach
Leadership qualities, including the ability to guide and support team members Qualifications
Candidates for the Senior Quantity Surveyor position should ideally hold:

A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline
or
A postgraduate qualification accredited by a recognised professional body such as RICSCore Competencies
Commercial awareness and analytical thinking
Strong decision-making capability
Effective leadership and influencing skills
High level of interpersonal communication
Results-focused approach
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

If you are interested in this role, or have any further questions or wish to apply then please send me a copy of your CV.
Rob Utilise Recruitment