Quantity Surveyor

Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ Quantity Surveyor

Cambridge

£35000 - £45000 Per Annum

Permanent, Full time

Desirable Skills

Construction / Property

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Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Based in Cambridgeshire - Projects across London and surrounding areas

Full-Time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits (DOE)

About Our Client

Our client is an established flat roofing specialist, founded in 1976 and delivering high-quality solutions for almost 50 years. As a trusted name within the roofing industry, they pride themselves on their craftsmanship, reliability, and personal approach. Despite their longevity and growth, they maintain a family-run atmosphere where every member of their team is valued and supported.

Due to continued expansion, our client is now seeking an experienced and driven Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated team.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will take full responsibility for cost control and commercial management across multiple flat roofing projects. You will work closely with clients, the site team, and senior management to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full day-to-day cost control on projects, ensuring all contracts remain within budget.
• Review all contractual terms and administer the contract throughout its duration.
• Prepare and submit accurate valuations to clients on agreed contractual dates.
• Conduct site visits to carry out valuations in person and verify works completed against the contract scope.
• Maximise profitability by identifying scope changes and reporting to the client promptly.
• Maintain strong client relationships while managing evolving project requirements.
• Hold regular meetings with client Quantity Surveyors through to final account stage, keeping accounts as up to date as possible.
• Present accurate cost/value reports to the Commercial Director on a monthly basis.
• Support the Site Team with measurements, cost information, and scope changes as required.
• Mitigate cashflow issues and maintain prompt payment tracking with clients.

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Degree qualified (preferred but not essential).
• Solid knowledge of flat roofing systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT contracts and a good understanding of NEC.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly organised, reliable, and confident in decision-making.
• Proactive problem solver with a commercial mindset.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and cost management software.
• Full clean UK driving licence - ability to travel into London and surrounding areas when required.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, working environment with a genuine team spirit.

How to Apply

If you're a proactive Quantity Surveyor looking to join a well-established, family-oriented company with nearly five decades of industry expertise, they would love to hear from you.

Send your CV now.

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