Your new company

A leading Civil Engineering contractor based in Suffolk, but operating throughout the UK. They deliver high-quality civil engineering projects in various sectors including highways, bridges, infrastructure, flood defence, energy, and rail.

Your new role

As a result of continued growth, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding team in the Eastern Region. This position will be based at their newly established office in Cambridge, and will initially focus on infrastructure and environmental schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all activities align with company quality, safety, and environmental standards

• Prepare and manage project documentation including plans, contracts, budgets, and bills of quantities

• Conduct on-site measurements and interpret technical drawings

• Identify potential project risks and propose effective mitigation strategies

• Perform ongoing cost analysis for maintenance and repair works, supporting dispute resolution where necessary

• Undertake feasibility studies in response to client requirements

• Prepare cost estimates and evaluate subcontractor quotations

• Manage and agree variation accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts

• Certify and process payments to subcontractors

• Maintain compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Driven and adaptable professional with excellent communication skills and a confident, flexible approach to work.

• Creative problem-solving and the ability to negotiate effectively across all levels within a construction environment

• Strong numeracy and IT proficiency to meet the financial and analytical demands of the role

• Proven experience in heavy civil engineering projects

• Familiarity and hands-on experience with the NEC form of contract

• As this is a regionally based role, candidates must be willing to travel and hold a full UK driving licence.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Life assurance

• Company car or car allowance

• Pension scheme

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays – with the option to purchase additional days

• Extensive training and development programmes

• Cycle-to-work scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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