Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1356 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk (Office near Ipswich and sites in Suffolk) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£65k-£75k basic + excellent benefits package including: Car Allowance including option for salary sacrifice electric car scheme Market leading holiday allowance Performance bonus Pension Employee rewards including days out, trips and vouchersCompany & Project Profile Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with a privately owned medium sized Main Contractor with c20years+ of history in East Anglia. The business is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Suffolk region. Working from a New Build office on the outskirts of Ipswich with excellent travel links. With a robust pipeline of work across Suffolk, specifically within the Education, Healthcare, Commercial and Mixed-Use sectors. The successful candidate will initially take the commercial lead on a £10m Commercial project near to Bury St Edmunds. The business is known for its supportive culture, high staff retention rates and their successful track record in the local area. Duties & Responsibilities As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full responsibility for daily commercial management functions, including: Sub-contract enquiries, procurement, and order placement. Accurate measurement and valuations of work on-site. Timely applications for payment and reconciling accounts. Managing variations and ensuring cost control throughout the project lifecycle. Settling final accounts and ensuring practical completion is met commercially. Desirable Experience & Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should possess: Experience: Minimum 5+ years as a QS within a Main Contractor. Contracts: Essential experience using JCT contracts. Education: BSc in Quantity Surveying or a comparable qualification. Skills: Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Background: Previous experience as an Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, or Senior Quantity Surveyor. Application Process If you are interested in this exclusive opportunity or would like to discuss other vacancies within the East Anglian construction market, please email your current CV to Jess Quinn. All applications will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be contacted within 48 hours. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business