Quantity Surveyor

Reference: 4837253Job ID: 5420162Posted: 2026-10-14Closing date: 2027-01-12Location: PeterboroughSalary: Negotiable Salary + Company Car or Allowance + Package (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / Highways and TransportCompany: HaysConsultant: James Mayfield-PotterHays office: Birmingham — 3rd Floor, One Colmore Square,Phone: Email: new companyYou will be joining an established, family-owned civil engineering contractor operating within the highways sector.

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor delivers specialist infrastructure works on a range of high-profile frameworks and major infrastructure projects including Sizewell C and Lower Thames Crossing.

They offer a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success with their infrastructure maintenance contract with Sizewell C, they are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Peterborough office with hybrid working. Your new roleAs Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial and cost management of the contract, working closely with operational colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.

Your responsibilities will include

Monitoring and reporting on the commercial performance of contractsManaging project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial riskPreparing and managing valuations and invoicingManaging variations and change controlSupporting contract negotiations and commercial agreementsEnsuring compliance with commercial procedures and governance requirementsDeveloping strong working relationships with clients and supply chain partnersWorking closely with operational teams to achieve strong commercial outcomesSupporting the overall commercial performance of individual contractsWhat you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you will bring: Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalentProven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or constructionWorking knowledge of NEC form of contractSound commercial awareness, negotiation skills and financial management capabilitiesStrong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skillsFull UK driving licence.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive: Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)Company car (hybrid or electric) or car allowanceMinimum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysPension schemeLife assuranceFuel cardEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscretionary bonusHybrid working (2 days' remote per week) and flexible working arrangementsClear pathways for career progression and professional developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. #4837253 - James Mayfield-Potter

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