Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor in the Cambridgeshire area.

The successful candidate will be joining a growing civils and groundworks team. You will play a key role in pricing works, managing commercial risk, and supporting the delivery of profitable projects.

This role suits a commercially aware individual with strong knowledge of civils and groundworks from a subcontractor perspective, capable of working independently while supporting senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating

* Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for civils and groundworks packages

* Undertake take-offs from drawings and specifications

* Assess risk, opportunities, and value engineering options

* Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations

Commercial Management

* Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment

* Manage variations, including identification, pricing, and negotiation

* Assist with cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle

* Support cash flow forecasting and commercial planning

Data & Systems

* Build, maintain, and develop an estimating and cost database

* Carry out cross-analysis of historical project data to improve future tenders

* Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating procedures

General

* Work closely with project teams, directors, and clients

* Ensure commercial compliance with contracts and company procedures

* Manage multiple tenders while meeting strict deadlines

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

* Strong knowledge of civils and groundworks (subcontractor experience preferred)

* Proven experience in estimating and quantity surveying

* Excellent time management and organisational skills

* Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness

* Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

* Confident communication and negotiation skills

Desirable

* Experience with NEC or JCT contracts

* Familiarity with UK construction procurement processes

* Experience in cost reporting and forecasting

Senior QS / Progression

This role offers progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor, with career development as far as you would like to go, based on performance and ambition.

Salary & Benefits

* Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

* Career progression opportunities

* Supportive and growing company environment

For more information please call Peter from TRADE RECRUITMENT on (phone number removed) or email CV to address provided