Quantity Surveyor (@one Alliance)

Binnies; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Pension scheme

33 days leave

Volunteer day

Parental leave

Private medical

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Income protection

High street vouchers

Life assurance

Leave purchase

Cycle to work

Gym discount

Mental health support

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its Water Non-Infrastructure Commercial team in Peterborough. You will act as the commercial conscience, ensuring costs are controlled, value is maximised, and risks are minimised while maintaining governance standards across delivery and site teams.

You will manage cost reporting, support commercial decisions, and uphold contract requirements, helping the team drive efficiency and cost assurance throughout the project

Qualifications

• Experience in cost and commercial management.
• Degree in engineering, management, or cost-related discipline (desirable).
• Passion for pursuing a career in Commercial Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial and cost management for projects as directed by the Project Commercial Manager.
• Deliver accurate, timely cost reporting, analysis and data for commercial decision-making.
• Ensure project teams understand contractual arrangements and client requirements.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to identify, implement and monitor efficiency improvements.
• Maintain robust commercial records, including final accounts, to support audits and cost assurance.

Skills

Cost & commercial management

Contractual awareness

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

Engineering/Management/cost-related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Binnies (an RSK Group company) ¦ @one Alliance

Location: Peterborough

Benefits

Here’s what we offer:

• 9‑day working fortnight
• Competitive pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private medical cover
• Annual bonus (subject to company & individual performance)
• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Who are we?

The @one Alliance is a fully collaborative organisation made up of eight partner companies: Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO, alongside an extended supply chain. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We are entering our most ambitious and challenging Asset Management Period yet (AMP8), delivering a larger programme of work than ever before. This is a time of transformation—driving innovation, setting global benchmarks, and building a better environment for our customers, while offering exceptional growth and development opportunities for our people.

The Role

To support this next phase, we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Water Non‑Infrastructure Commercial team, based in Peterborough.

As a Quantity Surveyor within the @one Alliance, you will act as the commercial conscience of the integrated delivery team, providing expert commercial support to both delivery management and site teams. You’ll ensure costs are controlled, value is maximised, risks are minimised, and quality and safety standards are upheld—while maintaining full compliance with Alliance and Anglian Water governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial and cost management for projects, as directed by the Project Commercial Manager
• Deliver accurate, timely cost reporting, analysis, and data to support commercial decision‑making
• Ensure project teams fully understand contractual arrangements and client requirements
• Collaborate with delivery teams to identify, implement, and monitor efficiency improvements throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain robust commercial records, including final accounts, to support audits and cost assurance activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in cost and commercial management
• A degree (or equivalent) in engineering, management, or a cost‑related discipline (desirable, but not essential)
• A strong passion for pursuing a career in Commercial Management

You’ll bring excellent customer service and leadership skills, a strong understanding of construction and safety practices, and the confidence to challenge existing processes to drive continuous improvement.

Diversity & Inclusion

At the @one Alliance, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re happy to help.

Our Vision

A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment for our customers.

We strive to:

• Empower our people
• Delight our customers
• Embrace digital transformation
• Deliver brilliance

Our Values

Through our commitment to Love Every Drop, we:

• Build trust
• Do the right thing
• Are always exploring

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award‑winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de‑risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading‑edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.