Quantity Surveyor

CV-LibraryPeterborough, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 11 September 2026
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Quantity Surveyor needed in Peterborough!

Location: Peterborough
Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £55,000.
Working Pattern: 5 Days Per Week On Site

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a civil engineering contractor delivering a major programme of heavy civil engineering works.

The position is primarily based in Peterborough, working five days per week in the office.

The Role:

You'll work closely with the project and commercial teams, taking responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.

Key responsibilities include:

Subcontractor procurement and management
Applications, valuations and payments
Cost reporting and forecasting
Managing variations and change
Supporting NEC contract administration
Identifying and managing commercial risk
Working closely with operational and project teams
Preparing and agreeing final accounts
Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you'll have:

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure
Water, utilities or heavy civils experience would be beneficial
Good understanding of NEC contracts
Strong commercial and subcontract management experience
HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and package
Long-term secured water infrastructure work
Major projects across the Peterborough region
Strong career progression
Established civil engineering business with a significant project pipelineInterested?

Please apply here if this is something you would be interested in

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