Position: Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure (Water Sector)
Location: Peterborough - Hybrid (Office & home)
Package: Competitive salary + car / allowance + bonus + hybrid working + benefits
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Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to take on a technically challenging and rewarding role within one of the UK's leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractors?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking commercial team supporting the development of two major new water infrastructure schemes - nationally significant projects currently progressing through the approvals process.
You'll be joining a team responsible for managing extensive site investigation works and early-stage enabling packages, playing a key part in shaping the delivery of large-scale, sustainable infrastructure that will support the region's future water resilience.
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The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor you will report to the Commercial Manager and take ownership of all commercial and contractual aspects from tender through to final account, ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and collaboration.
You'll be working out of the Peterborough office on a hybrid basis, covering sites across Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire region.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare proposals, valuations and cost reports for ongoing works
- Manage compensation events and contractual change
- Support the Commercial Manager and liaise with client commercial teams
- Prepare and manage accurate correspondence, notices, and records
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
- Oversee subcontract procurement and documentation
- Produce monthly forecasts, CVRs, and budget reports
- Support tendering and negotiation processes where required
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About You
We're looking for someone proactive, collaborative, and commercially sharp - with strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with both internal teams and clients.
You'll bring:
- Post-graduate experience within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
- Demonstrable experience managing commercial performance on large projects
- Solid understanding of construction law and contractual risk management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- RICS / CICES accredited degree (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence
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What's On Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Company car or allowance
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Matched pension contribution
- Professional training and chartership support
- Hybrid working and strong progression opportunities
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This is a great opportunity to join a business delivering complex, nationally important water infrastructure projects, combining civil engineering, environmental management and innovation in one of the UK's most stable and sustainable sectors.
Please apply now with an up to date CV for consideration.Â
Quantity Surveyor
Morson Edge
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 18 days
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1YX, England
£45,000 - £50,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Quantity Surveyor in the Major Infrastructure (Water Sector) based in Peterborough, offering a competitive salary along with a car allowance, bonus, and benefits.
- Candidates should have post-graduate experience in civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure, with a strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
- The role involves managing commercial and contractual aspects from tender to final account, ensuring compliance and value for money.
- The company seeks proactive individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage commercial performance on large projects.
- This opportunity requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and offers hybrid working and strong progression opportunities.
