Quantity Surveyor

Murray McIntosh; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking Quantity Surveyors of all experience levels to join a commercial team working on essential water infrastructure projects in the UK. This role includes managing project costs, ensuring compliance, and driving cost efficiencies. The position offers a hybrid working model, appealing to candidates with a degree-level qualification. Ideal for those passionate about shaping sustainable water solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, cost, or contract management in construction or utilities.
• Knowledge of contract forms like NEC.
• RICS accreditation desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of NEC forms and commercial governance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset to improve processes.
• Experience in construction/infrastructure/utilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and cost functions across projects.
• Provide accurate forecasting and cost reporting.
• Ensure compliance and advise on best practices.
• Identify cost efficiency opportunities.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and final accounts for audit readiness.

Skills

Analytic skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Negotiation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

RICS accreditation desirable

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant | Connecting Top Talent with Opportunities in the UK Water Industry

We are looking for Quantity Surveyors at all experience levels - from intermediate to senior leadership - to join our clients' expanding commercial team delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping sustainable solutions, driving value, and supporting critical investment in the UK's water sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and cost functions across a portfolio of projects or major programmes.
• Provide accurate forecasting, budgeting, and cost reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure robust contractual compliance and advise project teams on best commercial practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost efficiency and value optimisation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and final accounts to ensure audit readiness and financial transparency.

Requirements

• Previous experience in commercial, cost, or contract management, ideally within construction, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC) and strong understanding of commercial governance processes.
• Exceptional analytic, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with the ability to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience; professional accreditation (e.g., RICS) desirable but not essential.

Open to Permanent / Contract candidates

Hybrid working model in Anglian Framework

Salary/Day Rate - DOE