Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: -40,000 - -56,750 starting salary + package
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Water / Utilities

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor based in Peterborough, working across water, utilities and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong pipeline of long-term work and opportunities for career progression.

• Manage the commercial aspects of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects.

• Prepare and manage monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and cost reports.

• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and variations.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, payments and final accounts.

• Prepare applications for payment and monitor project profitability.

• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.

• Monitor budgets, project expenditure and financial performance.

• Support commercial negotiations and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to progress.

• Background in civil engineering, water, utilities or major infrastructure.

• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts.

• Experience in subcontractor management, cost reporting and commercial administration.

• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience.

• Starting salary between -40,000 and -56,750

• Permanent position with an established civil engineering contractor.

• Long-term pipeline of water and infrastructure projects.

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure schemes.

Interested in finding out more?

Please get in touch or send over your CV for a confidential discussion.