Quantity Surveyor

Linsco; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on projects related to environmental, flood alleviation, and civil engineering works in Cambridgeshire. The ideal candidate should possess experience in heavy civil projects, strong communication skills, and a full driving license. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £55,000 per annum, a company vehicle or car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and holiday schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Investment in development

Company social events

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual with flexible working approaches.
• Must have a full UK driving license and be open to travel.
• Experience working on heavy civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
• Prepare plans, contracts, budgets, and bills of quantities.
• Conduct ongoing cost analysis of maintenance and repair work.

Skills

Great communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Experience with NEC contracts

Job description

Role: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: Up to £55,000 p/a (dependent on experience)

Additional: Company vehicle or car allowance

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Are you an experienced and driven Quantity Surveyor with a background in heavy civils, highways or environmental roles and looking for a fresh challenge? We have an exciting new opportunity with our client, a well‑established civil engineering firm with national coverage and a growing reputation on major frameworks. They are looking for a forward‑thinking and ambitious QS to join their team based in the Cambridgeshire area. This role will involve work on projects including environmental, flood alleviation and highways and civils works. The ideal candidate will have a wide experience of working on civil engineering projects and be able to work comfortably within a well‑established team.

Key duties:

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental objectives.
• Undertake preparation of plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation.
• On‑site measurement and measurement of drawings as required.
• On‑going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work and provide evidence for resolution of disputes.
• Preparation of estimates and analysing sub‑contractors quotations.
• Preparation and agreeing variation accounts, and preparing and agreeing interim valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare and issue certification for contract payments to sub‑contractors.
• Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure.

Required Skills:

• Ambitious individual with great communication skills, confident with flexible working approaches as needed.
• Innovative approach to problem solving and ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment.
• Impressive numeracy and IT skills.
• Experience working on heavy civil projects and working with the NEC form of contract.
• Must be ok to travel and have a full UK driving licence.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £55 k per annum based on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Company pension scheme, matched up to 8 %.
• Life assurance cover 4 × annual salary.
• Investment in development via internal training schemes.
• Company social events and early finishes at end of the week.

If you feel you are suited to this role, then please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Linsco for further information.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV. Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.