Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional Main Contractor in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team. This permanent role offers a salary between £50k and £60k, along with a competitive package including car allowance and healthcare. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in a similar role, hold a degree in Quantity Surveying and possess good communication skills. Opportunities for personal development are available, making this a great position for a motivated surveyor.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor or large developer.
• Previous roles include Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Project QS or Trainee Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily commercial management functions, including measurement & valuations, applications for payment.
• Oversee the project through to practical completion and settlement of final accounts.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience with JCT or NEC Contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a comparable qualification

Job description

Vacancy Summary

• Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Ref: #1156
• Location: Cambridgeshire
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: £50k‑£60k basic plus competitive package (car allowance, healthcare, pension, etc.)

A regional Main Contractor with a busy pipeline of work across Cambridgeshire is looking to grow its Commercial team due to new projects secured. The business works across the Mixed‑Use, Residential, Education and Healthcare sectors. The successful candidate will be joining the business to work on a project valued at c£5m.

With a clear structure and programme in place for employees’ personal development, this role is a very good opportunity for a surveyor to lead their own projects in a collaborative team environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage daily commercial management functions, including measurement & valuations, applications for payment, reconciling accounts and dealing with sub‑contractor orders and enquiries.
• Oversee the project through to practical completion of the project and settlement of final accounts.

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a Main Contractor or large developer/house builder.
• Good communication skills.
• Use of JCT or NEC Contracts is essential.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a comparable qualification.
• Previous roles: Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Project QS or Trainee Quantity Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a comparable qualification.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy, please email your CV to Jess Quinn. Your CV will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if it is of interest.