Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Stevenage, England Jun 20, 2026

Type Contract
Pay £85,000 – £95,000
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Senior Quantity Surveyor focuses on take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including.

What the role involves

  • Take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including.
  • Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations.
  • Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4.
  • Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality.
  • Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities.
  • 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and pr.

Skills and requirements

  • Minimum 7-10 years+ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor.
  • Education sector experience on projects secured from frameworks is essential for this position.
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc.
  • Where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Confirmed role details

  • C£85,000-£95,000 basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus.
  • Company & Project: A profitable and stable Tier 1 Main Contractor operating across Hertfordshire and bordering counties are currently looking to grow their commercial team with a S.
  • Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education.
  • The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in the Education sector valued at c£30m-£60m, joining at the pre-construction stage.

Candidate fit

  • commercial judgement, accuracy, contract awareness, and careful cost control

Known job details

  • Pay: £85,000-£95,000
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