Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Peterborough to manage high-value infrastructure projects in the water sector. With strong job security and a supportive commercial team, the role requires extensive NEC contract experience and offers a competitive salary along with the opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quantity Surveyor role, ideally in utilities or civil infrastructure.
• Proven NEC contract experience (NEC3 or NEC4).
• Confident working independently on large or multiple work packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of water infrastructure packages.
• Administer and manage NEC contracts, including compensation events.
• Conduct cost forecasting, valuations, and final accounts.

Skills

Reporting

Negotiation

Financial Control

Job description

Cityscape Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

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We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable civil engineering contractor delivering long-term, high-value infrastructure work in the water sector. With a secured pipeline of projects across the next decade, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking commercial team at a key time of growth.

This position has become available due to a strategic internal move, and we’re now looking to add a commercially astute QS who can take ownership of major work packages, manage subcontractors, and support financial delivery across complex civils schemes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage the commercial performance of water infrastructure packages

Administer and manage NEC contracts, including compensation events

Conduct cost forecasting, valuations, and final accounts

Oversee subcontractor procurement and commercial relationships

Collaborate with delivery and planning teams to ensure budget alignment

Prepare accurate monthly cost/value reports for internal and client reviews

Lead on risk, value engineering, and change management

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally in utilities or civil infrastructure

Proven NEC contract experience (NEC3 or NEC4)

Confident working independently on large or multiple work packages

Strong reporting, negotiation, and financial control skills

A proactive and professional approach to client and internal relationships

Why Join Us?

Long-term frameworks secured — providing strong job security

Supportive and well-established commercial leadership team

Modern approach to work/life balance - 2 days working from home per week

Inclusive company culture with strong focus on career development

Competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits package

Ready to take the next step in your commercial career?

Apply now for a confidential chat about the role and company

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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