Quantity Surveyor

Turner Townsend; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our team. You will work on major UK infrastructure projects, including airports, utilities and transport, with NEC contract experience preferred.

You will manage early-stage estimates through post-contract cost management, lead procurement and cost reporting, and drive value for clients while pursuing chartered status and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Degree-qualified and working towards (or holding) chartered status.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
• Proactive problem-solving and strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
• Work on estimates from early-stage projections to detailed cost breakdowns.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities including payment approvals and cost changes.
• Support contractors with transparent, data-driven cost management.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimise contract performance.
• Provide data-driven cost insights to support key decisions.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

NEC contracts

Cost management

Education

Degree-qualified

Chartered status

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Deadline: October 9, 2026

Location: Coldham's Common, Cambridgeshire, GB, CB5 8

Application Status: Any

Company: Turner & Townsend

Post Date: January 8, 2027, 11:02:02

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor - Join the Future of Infrastructure with Turner & Townsend!

Are you ready to level up your career and work on major infrastructure projects that shape the world around us?

Turner & Townsend is on the lookout for ambitious Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers to join our dynamic team in Midlands region (with travel opportunities).

If you're passionate about making a real impact in airports, utilities, and transport, this is your chance to work on game-changing projects while growing your career with one of the top global consultancies.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of something big - Work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs that push boundaries.
• Be recognized and unlock your potential.
• Flexibility & Variety - Work directly with clients or support multiple projects across the sector.
• Growth & Development - Get access to world-class training and work towards chartered status.
• Innovate & Lead - Shape the future of cost management with cutting-edge tools and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
• Work on estimates - from early-stage projections to detailed cost breakdowns.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.
• Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.
• Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights.

Qualifications

What we're Looking For

• You're a pro at: Quantity Surveying & Estimating, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• You've got the qualification: Degree-qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status.
• You bring the knowledge: Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
• You're a team player: Collaboration is key - we want proactive problem-solvers who can adapt to challenges.

Why Turner & Townsend?

At Turner & Townsend, we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Whether you're looking for mentorship, professional qualifications, or the chance to work on high-profile projects, we've got you covered.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at #LI-CH1SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Engineering
• Experience level: Mid-Senior Level
• Industry: Construction