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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector | Infrastructure Projects
 Location: South East England (project-based)
 Salary: Up to £85,000 + package (DOE)
 Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid/flexible working where applicable

The Opportunity

Join a leading infrastructure contractor as a Senior Quantity Surveyor supporting a major UK pipeline programme. This is a high-impact role where you'll take ownership of commercial performance across complex civil engineering works, working closely with project leadership to drive profitability, manage risk and deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage contract administration across NEC3/NEC4 Option C contracts
Act as the key commercial contact for system subcontractors
Provide clear advice on contractual and commercial issues
Ensure full commercial compliance, protecting company position at all times
Report subcontract status and risks to the Commercial Manager
Support pricing and negotiation of variations across multiple disciplines (not limited to M&E)
Lead cost control activities and monitor project financial performance
Prepare monthly cost/value reports, WIP reports and financial forecasts
Contribute to procurement, tendering and subcontract lifecycle management
Measure quantities and support preparation of final accounts
Manage delegated budgets, contracts and resources to ensure value for money
Maintain compliance with company policies, including HSEQ and sustainability

About You

BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
Strong NEC3 or NEC4 (Option C) contract experience
Proven commercial management experience on infrastructure or civil engineering projects
Confident negotiator with strong stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

The Project

You'll be working on a flagship UK infrastructure programme designed to improve water resilience-transferring water from surplus to deficit regions and supporting long-term environmental sustainability.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to £85,000 + package (or open to contractors)
Enhanced pension and benefits package
Flexible working and generous annual leave
Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Opportunity to work on major, high-profile infrastructure projects
Strong focus on employee wellbeing (mental & physical health support)

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If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC experience looking to take the lead on a major infrastructure programme, apply today

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