Quantity Surveyor

Job description:

We are looking for an experienced-Quantity Surveyor-in the Cambridgeshire area.

The successful candidate will be joining a growing civils and groundworks team. You will play a key role in pricing works, managing commercial risk, and supporting the delivery of profitable projects.

This role suits a commercially aware individual with strong knowledge of civils and groundworks from a-subcontractor perspective, capable of working independently while supporting senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating

• Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for civils and groundworks packages
• Undertake take-offs from drawings and specifications
• Assess risk, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations

Commercial Management

• Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment
• Manage variations, including identification, pricing, and negotiation
• Assist with cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Support cash flow forecasting and commercial planning

Data & Systems

• Build, maintain, and develop an estimating and cost database
• Carry out cross-analysis of historical project data to improve future tenders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating procedures

General

• Work closely with project teams, directors, and clients
• Ensure commercial compliance with contracts and company procedures
• Manage multiple tenders while meeting strict deadlines

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of-civils and groundworks-(subcontractor experience preferred)
• Proven experience in estimating and quantity surveying
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Confident communication and negotiation skills

Desirable

• Experience with NEC or JCT contracts
• Familiarity with UK construction procurement processes
• Experience in cost reporting and forecasting

Senior QS / Progression

This role offers progression to-Senior Quantity Surveyor, with career development as far as you would like to go, based on performance and ambition.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary:-Competitive, dependent on experience
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and growing company environment

For more information please call-Peter-from-TRADE RECRUITMENT-on-(phone number removed)-or email CV to address provided.