Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor (Environment Agency Projects)

Location: Cambridge

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the Eastern Region, initially focusing on long-term schemes for the Environment Agency. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a leading civil engineering contractor working on vital infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure compliance with all quality, safety, and environmental objectives.

- Prepare and manage plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and related documentation.

- Conduct on-site measurements and review technical drawings.

- Identify potential commercial and project risks, evaluating mitigation options.

- Perform ongoing cost analysis for maintenance and repair works.

- Support dispute resolution with robust cost data and documentation.

- Carry out feasibility studies based on client requirements.

- Prepare estimates and evaluate subcontractor quotations.

- Manage and agree variation accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts.

- Prepare and issue payment certificates to subcontractors.

Skills & Experience Required

- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in heavy civil engineering projects.

- Strong working knowledge of the NEC form of contract is essential.

- High-level numeracy and IT skills, with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset.

- Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

- Must hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable with travel across the Eastern Region.