Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension and life assurance

Private medical cover

25 days + 8 holidays + loyalty days

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its civil engineering and infrastructure commercial team on major infrastructure projects. You will support cost control, financial reporting and contractual management, working with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to optimise value and mitigate risk.

Reporting to Senior/Managing QS, you will help manage procurement, CVRs, cost plans and monthly reporting, while ensuring adherence to NEC/ICE forms and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quantity Surveying within construction or civil engineering.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying (HND/degree).
• Knowledge of NEC/ICE contracts and construction law.
• Experience in subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in monthly reporting, CVRs, forecasting and earned value.
• Experience in estimating, cost analysis and financial management.
• Strong numerical, communication and IT skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organization and time management; ability to meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Preparing and maintaining monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost plans and commercial reports.
• Monitoring financial performance, earned value and project expenditure.
• Managing subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiations and contractual agreements.
• Preparing applications for payment and supporting the recovery of variations, claims and additional payments.
• Reviewing contract terms and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and internal commercial procedures.
• Working closely with operational teams to improve cost control, cash recovery and overall project performance.
• Building effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

HND / degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

An established, privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

Working across major infrastructure projects, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of projects, ensuring effective cost control, accurate financial reporting and strong contractual management. You will work closely with project managers, site teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maximise commercial performance, manage risk and identify opportunities for value recovery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work, a diverse project portfolio and a genuine commitment to investing in its people.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial and financial management of projects from procurement through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.

• Preparing and maintaining monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost plans and commercial reports.

• Monitoring financial performance, earned value and project expenditure.

• Managing subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiations and contractual agreements.

• Preparing applications for payment and supporting the recovery of variations, claims and additional payments.

• Reviewing contract terms and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and internal commercial procedures.

• Working closely with operational teams to improve cost control, cash recovery and overall project performance.

• Building effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.

About You

You will be an organised and commercially aware Quantity Surveyor with experience in the construction or civil engineering sector. You will have strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to commercial management and the ability to work effectively with both site-based and commercial teams.

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction or civil engineering.

• An HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.

• Knowledge of NEC and/or ICE forms of contract, alongside an understanding of construction law.

• Experience in subcontract procurement, commercial negotiations and subcontract account management.

• A good understanding of monthly commercial reporting, CVRs, forecasting and earned value analysis.

• Experience in estimating, cost analysis and financial management.

• Strong numerical, communication and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable: Experience with NEC Options A and E, a CSCS card, and RICS membership or progress towards professional accreditation.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.

• Company pension and life assurance.

• Private medical cover.

• 25 days' annual leave, plus eight public holidays and additional loyalty days.

• Company car, car allowance or other vehicle benefits, depending on position.

• Flexible benefits through salary sacrifice.

• Employee Assistance Programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

• Leadership and management training, coaching and ongoing professional development.

• Regular performance reviews and career progression opportunities.

• Long-term job security through established frameworks and major infrastructure schemes.

• Opportunities to work across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Why Apply?

You'll be joining a well-established infrastructure business that values its people, promotes career development and offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects across the UK.