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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

What's on Offer?

• 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. </p

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