Senior QS

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Norwich
Salary: £70-£80k 
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based

Join an Award-Winning Construction Business Delivering Norfolk's Most Prestigious Projects

We are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning specialist contractor renowned for delivering exceptional bespoke construction and property renovation projects across Norfolk.

From historic period restorations and listed building refurbishments to contemporary luxury new-build developments, this business has built an outstanding reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead an established commercial department and play a key role in the future success of the business. Progressing to Commercial Manager and long term Commercial Director we are looking for someone ambitious to progress. 

The Opportunity

This is a leadership position offering the opportunity to oversee the commercial performance of a diverse portfolio of high-end construction projects ranging from £100k to £10m.

Reporting directly to the Projects Director and Managing Director, you will be responsible for driving commercial excellence across the business while providing project management support and mentoring an experienced commercial team.

This role would suit a commercially driven professional who enjoys working on complex, bespoke projects and is passionate about continuous improvement, team development, and delivering outstanding project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the commercial department across multiple projects.
Oversee the commercial performance and profitability of contracts.
Provide strategic commercial guidance to senior management.
Support project delivery teams with commercial and contractual matters.
Mentor, develop and provide oversight to the commercial management team.
Ensure consistency, accuracy and high standards across all commercial functions.
Monitor project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
Contribute to business improvement initiatives and company growth strategies.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced construction professional who can demonstrate:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
Formal qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills.
Excellent knowledge of the construction and built environment sectors.
The ability to interpret drawings and develop practical solutions to construction challenges.
Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
A proactive, hardworking and results-driven approach.
A desire to contribute to business growth, company culture and continuous improvement.
The ability to thrive in a busy, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities.

To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV or for more information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office 

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