Site Project Surveyor – Theatre Refurb & New-Build

Skilled Careers; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional benefits package

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Project Surveyor for a site-based permanent role on a £12 million refurbishment and new-build theatre project in central Cambridge. The role combines commercial management with close collaboration to deliver on time and within budget.

Reporting to the Managing Surveyor, you will oversee subcontract procurement, cost control and valuation processes, ensuring accurate reporting and robust financial governance for a high-profile construction initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• Proficient in subcontract procurement and cost control.
• Good understanding of construction contracts.
• Experience with refurbishment and new‑build projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring costs are controlled and financial targets are achieved.
• Procure, negotiate and administer subcontractor packages.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor orders, payments and variations.
• Undertake regular cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Assess variations, compensation events and change control in line with contractual requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, site team and Managing Surveyor to ensure effective commercial and operational delivery.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular financial updates.
• Support the successful delivery of the project in line with programme, quality and budgetary requirements.

Skills

Subcontract procurement

Commercial management

Cost control

Contract knowledge

Communication

Job description

Project Surveyor – Main Contractor

Location: Central Cambridge
Salary: Up to £75,000 + package
Project Value: £12 Million
Position: Permanent, Site-Based

The Opportunity

An established main contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Project Surveyor to join its team on a £12 million refurbishment and new-build theatre project in central Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a site-based commercial role on a high-profile, technically challenging project, combining the refurbishment of an existing theatre with new-build elements. You will play a key role in the commercial management of the project, working closely with the site team and reporting directly to the Managing Surveyor.

The successful candidate will have a strong main contracting background, sound commercial awareness and the ability to manage subcontractor packages effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring costs are controlled and financial targets are achieved.
• Procure, negotiate and administer subcontractor packages.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor orders, payments and variations.
• Undertake regular cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Assess variations, compensation events and change control in line with contractual requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, site team and Managing Surveyor to ensure effective commercial and operational delivery.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular financial updates.
• Support the successful delivery of the project in line with programme, quality and budgetary requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working as a Project Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, commercial management and cost control.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience working on refurbishment, new-build or complex construction projects would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a site-based team.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £75,000, depending on experience.
• Additional benefits package.
• Permanent employment with an established main contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a £12 million theatre refurbishment and new-build scheme.
• Site-based role in central Cambridge.
• Direct reporting line to a Managing Surveyor.
• The opportunity to take ownership of key commercial responsibilities on a distinctive and challenging project.

Interested? If you're a commercially driven Project Surveyor looking for your next permanent opportunity on a high-profile project in Cambridge, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.