Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Peterborough. The role involves providing commercial support to project teams, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements, and managing budgets. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, alongside experience in the construction industry. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical coverage

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with ICE/NEC contracts and Construction Law.
• Strong numerical, organisational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support to project teams.
• Manage cash flow and forecast project spend.
• Collaborate with site teams to manage costs.

Skills

Commercial management

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HND, degree, or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Quantity Surveyor provides commercial support to project teams, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and driving cost efficiency across civil engineering and infrastructure projects. They manage commercial information, monitor budgets, and liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to maximise value and mitigate risk. Projects vary in size, complexity, and duration, and the Quantity Surveyor plays a key role in ensuring financial control and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Cost Management

• Maintain accurate cost and value reporting at project and business unit levels.
• Manage cash flow and forecast project spend.
• Update monthly commercial plans and cost/value reports.

Processes & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal commercial processes.
• Seek improvements to processes and procedures.
• Understand and assist in the development of processes used by joint ventures or alliances.

External Relationships

• Review main contract terms to identify commercial risks.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, payments, and negotiations.
• Liaise with clients and third parties on variations, claims, and additional payments.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.

Internal Relationships

• Collaborate with site and operational teams to manage costs.
• Support forecasting and cost control to meet financial targets.
• Share best practices and advise teams on cost management.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in the construction industry.
• HND, degree, or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Familiarity with ICE/NEC contracts and Construction Law.
• Commercial management and subcontractor procurement experience.
• Knowledge of monthly reporting, earned value analysis, estimation, and cost analysis.
• Strong numerical, organisational, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Desirable

• Membership of RICS or relevant professional body, or working towards it.
• CSCS card.
• Experience with NEC Option A & E contracts.
• Full driving licence.

Benefits & Career Support

• Competitive salary and pension.
• Life assurance and private medical coverage.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and loyalty days.
• Volunteering opportunities and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits and car/van schemes (role-dependent).
• Leadership and management training, coaching, and continuous development support.