Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Northamptonshire

£40,000 - £55,000

We’re delighted to be partnering with a well-established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of infrastructure projects across multiple sectors, including water, transport, energy and the built environment.

This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of works, ranging from framework delivery to bespoke and reactive projects, typically valued from £200k to £10m+.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining commercial control, improving cost efficiency and supporting project teams from pre-construction through to final account.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide day-to-day commercial support to live projects, ensuring robust cost management, contractual compliance and accurate reporting. You’ll work closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain to manage risk, realise commercial opportunities and maintain strong financial performance.

The role requires a commercially astute individual who is confident working across multiple workstreams and comfortable engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Management:

• Maintain accurate and timely cost, value and cashflow reporting
• Produce forecasts and monthly CVRs in line with business requirements
• Manage cost control, earned value analysis and commercial plans
• Support project teams to drive efficiencies and improve margins

Contracts & Supply Chain:

• Assist in ensuring main contract terms appropriately manage commercial risk
• Procure and manage subcontractors, including negotiation and financial control
• Prepare and submit applications for payment
• Manage variations, claims and additional payments with clients

Stakeholder & Team Interface:

• Build and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships
• Liaise with client representatives and third parties on commercial matters
• Work closely with site teams to forecast spend and cash recovery
• Share best practice and provide commercial guidance to operational teams

Processes & Governance:

• Ensure internal commercial processes are followed
• Support continuous improvement of systems and procedures
• Work within JV or alliance commercial frameworks where applicable

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience within the construction or civil engineering sector
• HND, Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Working knowledge of NEC / ICE contracts and Construction Law
• Experience managing subcontractors, including measurement, certification and accruals
• Strong understanding of monthly reporting and cost control
• Excellent numerical, IT and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively

Desirable:

• Experience in estimating and cost analysis
• Membership of RICS or another relevant professional body (or working towards)
• Valid CSCS card

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package (£40,000 - £55,000 DOE)
• Long-term secured workload through major frameworks
• Varied, technically interesting infrastructure projects
• Clear development and progression opportunities
• Supportive, people-focused working environment with strong investment in training and wellbeing

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English