Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cambridge / Peterborough
£55,000 - £65,000
Permanent, Hybrid

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor searching for a new role? A Water sector leading solutions provider is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial function and deliver on impactful infrastructure projects, based in the Cambridge & Peterborough area with flexible hybrid working options.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the cost and commercial management of complex work packages. You will work closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS), offering commercial insight, driving efficiencies, and ensuring value is maximised while maintaining quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lead commercial management of various work packages within the project lifecycle.
Ensure robust, live cost plans align with project scope.
Work with estimators to produce accurate and risk-adjusted cost estimates.
Administer and manage subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
Collaborate with Procurement to develop and monitor procurement strategies.
Maintain accurate live forecasting aligned with project progress and budget.
Monitor and report actual costs vs. estimates, highlighting variances and driving resolutions.
Ensure change control processes are followed and documented with both suppliers and clients.
Promote best practices in cost management, contract administration, and financial reporting.
Support the development of commercial team members through mentoring and performance feedback.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Key Requirements: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to influence, negotiate, and engage with a variety of stakeholders and supply chain partners.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects to programme, budget, and quality.
Hands-on experience with NEC contracts and complex Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide leadership where needed.
Full UK Driving Licence and relevant CSCS card.
Experience within the water or wastewater process sector.
Degree (or equivalent) in engineering, management, or a related cost discipline.
Chartered status or actively working towards becoming a Chartered Surveyor is desirable.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included