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Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1, England, UK
Listing for: Gold Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 72000 - 85000 GBP Yearly GBP 72000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Peterborough

Salary: £72,000 to £85,000 + package

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join an award winning infrastructure contractor on a £300m project in Peterborough. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in a multi-million pound investment designed to modernise the regional energy network and future‑prove the UK’s path to Net Zero. This is a career defining project and an opportunity to join a business that is both financially secure and with a multi‑billion pound forward order book.

Responsibilities
  • Act as the commercial lead on the project and manage a site‑based commercial team throughout the full project life cycle.
  • Design and implement robust commercial strategies to maximise margin.
  • Agree terms with sub‑contracts (NEC4) whilst ensuring risk is apportioned and best value delivered to the client.
  • Challenge cost value reports and forecasts, maintaining a detailed “bottom‑up” outlook.
  • Oversee the change management process.
  • Provide regular project updates to the commercial leadership team.
  • Mentor junior surveyors, offering advice and guidance where required.
Qualifications
  • Ideally chartered or working towards chartered status.
  • In‑depth knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts.
  • Ability to make confident and informed decisions whilst under pressure.
  • Excellent written communication skills and confidence when working as part of a large, diverse project team.
Benefits
  • Starting salary of £72,000 to £85,000.
  • Company car or £7,000 travel allowance.
  • 27 days leave + bank holidays.
  • Contributory pension.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Discretionary bonus.

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Managing Quantity Surveyor keen on joining an industry‑leading name on a major project, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).

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