Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor 

Location: Suffolk

Contract Type: Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a civil engineering project in Suffolk, focused on clean water pipework works. This is a permanent opportunity offering involvement across the full project lifecycle on a technically challenging infrastructure scheme delivered under NEC Option A.

The role will suit a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong civils background, ideally within water or utilities environments.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing project costs, commercial reporting, and contractual administration, ensuring works are delivered in line with contractual, legal, and quality requirements. You will work closely with site and commercial teams and support the delivery of strong commercial outcomes across the project.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of internal commercial reporting and management information

Preparation of valuations and applications for payment, including supporting documentation

Production of client cost reports in line with contractual requirements

Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules

Administration of subcontractor and supplier accounts, including interim payments and final accounts

Contract administration, including change management and maintenance of associated registers

Identification and management of commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and change

Use of internal costing systems to control cost and forecast project performance

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A relevant industry qualification

Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of standard forms of contract and methods of measurement

Experience working within a civil engineering or construction environment

General civils experience, ideally including water or utilities projects

Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Good communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work independently while contributing to wider project objectives

What’s on Offer

Long-term permanent role on a stable, well-funded infrastructure project

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on essential clean water infrastructure