Quantity Surveyor

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance and private medical

25 days' annual leave plus holidays

Company car or allowance

Flexible benefits

Long-term infrastructure projects

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor on a permanent basis. You will be part of the commercial team, supporting financial and contractual management, cost control, and reporting across major infrastructure projects.

The role requires a solid background in NEC/ICE forms of contract, cost analysis, CVRs and earned value, with responsibility for procurement, variations and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or civil engineering.
• HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or ICE forms of contract and an understanding of construction law.
• Experience in subcontract procurement, commercial negotiations and financial management.
• Good knowledge of CVRs, monthly reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis.
• Experience in estimating and cost analysis.
• Strong numerical, communication and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial reports.
• Monitor project financial performance, earned value and expenditure.
• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiations and accounts.
• Prepare applications for payment and manage variations, claims and additional payments.
• Review contract terms and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal commercial procedures.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams to support commercial performance.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement across commercial processes and cost management.

Skills

Cost control

CVR reporting

Earned value

Subcontract procurement

Negotiations

Forecasting

MS Office

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

HND or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business delivering major infrastructure projects, offering long-term secured work, a competitive benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Working as part of the commercial team, you will be responsible for supporting the financial and contractual management of projects, ensuring effective cost control, accurate reporting and the successful recovery of project value.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Prepare monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial reports.

• Monitor project financial performance, earned value and expenditure.

• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiations and accounts.

• Prepare applications for payment and manage variations, claims and additional payments.

• Review contract terms and identify commercial risks and opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal commercial procedures.

• Work closely with project managers and site teams to support commercial performance.

• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement across commercial processes and cost management.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or civil engineering.

• HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.

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

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

• Good knowledge of CVRs, monthly reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis.

• Experience in estimating and cost analysis.

• Strong numerical, communication and organisational skills.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project team.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable: NEC Options A and E experience, CSCS card, and RICS membership or working towards professional accreditation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Company pension.

• Life assurance and private medical cover.

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

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

• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice schemes.

• Long-term work across major infrastructure projects and established frameworks.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialist with a strong track record of delivering projects across sectors including water, transport, energy and the built environment.

With a people-focused culture and a commitment to developing talent from within, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a stable and growing business.