42 jobs found in Cambridge

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor Location: Cambridge Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £400 per day Company Overview We are recruiting for a Project Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across a portfolio of rail infrastructure works in the Cambridge region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured rail projects, offering long-term contract potential and exposure to high-profile schemes within the sector. The Role As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of rail projects, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Working across sites in Hatfield and Cambridge, you will collaborate closely with operational teams and stakeholders to drive commercial performance and support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Full commercial management of assigned rail...

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Building Surveyor to support a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) condition surveys across a portfolio of school buildings in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with prior experience in high-volume condition survey programmes, particularly within the education sector, who is comfortable working independently and delivering accurate, structured data. Key Responsibilities: Undertake PPM condition surveys across multiple school sites Assess and record building elements, defects, and lifecycle data Input survey data directly into GoReport software via tablet device Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of survey outputs Manage workload to meet programme deadlines Requirements: Proven experience carrying out PPM / condition surveys (essential) Previous use of GoReport software (highly desirable) Full-time availability for the duration of the programme Enhanced DBS certificate...

OUTSIDE IR35 - Immediate need for a Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team in Bedford to assist with the delivery of a long-term maintenance contact. You will be an experienced Quantity Surveying professional with a background in highways engineering, projects and contracts. Duties will include: Maximise commercial return on the contract. Drive value for money and efficiency savings in accordance with contract delivery Be continually aware of the profitability of orders that form part of the contract Review and report weekly cost & value for projects and maintenance schemes and liaison with operations Manage Subcontract accounts from procurement to final account Monthly forecasting of the contract Making sure accurate records are maintained and supplied to client Commercial management and reporting in conjunction with operational managers Work in Partnership with the Client and in a collaborative manner Management of Subcontractors from Enquiry...

Pinnacle are looking to speak to Senior Quantity Surveyors, with a strong background in rail infrastructure , specifically across civil engineering and signalling projects . This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to support high-profile rail programmes, ensuring robust cost control, contract management, and project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead all commercial and contractual aspects of rail projects, from pre-contract through to final account Prepare, review, and manage cost plans, budgets, and forecasts Administer contracts (e.g. NEC forms) including compensation events and variations Conduct value engineering and cost optimisation exercises Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting Support project teams in risk management and mitigation strategies Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams Requirements Proven...

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £400 per day Company Overview We are recruiting for a Project Quantity Surveyor to support delivery across a portfolio of rail infrastructure works in the Cambridge region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured rail projects, offering long-term contract potential and exposure to high-profile schemes within the sector. The Role As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of rail projects, ensuring effective cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Working across sites in Hatfield and Cambridge, you will collaborate closely with operational teams and stakeholders to drive commercial performance and support successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Full commercial management of assigned rail...

Interim Building Control Role Registered Building Inspector Registration class - 2AB preferred CONTRACT ROLE New Contract post based in Essex for a local authority covering site inspections and plan check s on various residential and domestic projects across the region. You will need to be able to get to site across the authority and work without supervision so you must have valid RBI status and experience within building control The post will start immediately or once your notice period is completed but you must be able to start within four weeks This is a part time role, ideally working Monday and Friday each week but they can offer up to 3 days per week and move the days amongst the team, so this can be flexible Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to travel to sites in Essex and you must be able to complete inspections in usual working hours; weekend work for site inspections cannot be arrranged Flux Consulting specialise in...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Freelance (CIS) - 450/day - Onsite A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project at the forefront of the UK's transition to renewable energy. This role is based on a landmark offshore wind development off the Suffolk coast, forming a critical part of Britain's national grid upgrade and clean energy strategy. The project will enable the transmission of up to 1GW of offshore wind power-enough to supply nearly one million homes-making it a key contributor to the UK's net zero ambitions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering the onshore substation works, ensuring robust commercial management across a complex and high-value engineering environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead commercial and contractual management of onshore substation works Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and accounts...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sizewell C (On-Site, Saxmundham - 5 Days per Week) Location: Saxmundham, Suffolk Working Pattern: Full-time, site-based (5 days per week) Morson Edge is proud to be supporting a major delivery partner on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure projects - Sizewell C. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Geotechnical Sub-Alliance (GSA), a critical workstream responsible for enabling the main construction phase through specialist ground engineering techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key commercial role within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary alliance environment, contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of complex civil engineering works including piling, diaphragm walling, soil mixing, and grouting. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will act as a key member of the commercial team on site in Saxmundham, taking ownership of core commercial activities while...

1 x Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on East Anglia 2 project - Building a substation for the offshore wind farm 450.00 per day by PAYE / 2 years work until 2028 Significant Contracting experience (not Client side) S/C management of steelwork, cladding and building envelope packages Advanced excel skills Ability to use Document Control systems NEC experience Upline change production for steelwork, cladding and building envelope packages Technical knowledge of above packages Site based Senior QS 08:00 - 17:00 Please call Harry on (phone number removed)

Tank Recruitment are looking for: Building Surveyor - Fire Risk (3-Month Contract) Location: Northamptonshire Contract Length: 3 months Day rate: (Apply online only) per day Overview: An experienced Fire Building Surveyor is required to deliver fire risk assessment (FRA) remedial works across a large housing portfolio. You will ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, manage contractors, and deliver high-quality, safety-focused outcomes. Key Duties: Review FRA reports and define remedial works Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and standards Manage contractors under JCT contracts Prepare specifications, schedules, and tender documentation Conduct site inspections, audits, and progress reporting Oversee budgets, programmes, and quality control Provide technical fire safety advice to stakeholders Manage defects, surveys, and contract variations Liaise with internal teams, consultants, and residents Requirements: Strong building...

Interim Building Control Lead £80 per hour (Umbrella) Rolling Contract Northamptonshire 3 days per week office attendance required An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Building Control professional to step into a Lead role within a busy and forward-thinking local authority. This is a key interim position where you will take ownership of service delivery, support the wider team, and ensure compliance across a varied and technically challenging portfolio of projects. The Role You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Building Control Surveyors, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and in line with current legislation and regulatory standards. This will include oversight across plan checking and site inspections, as well as providing technical guidance to the wider team. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining service performance, managing workloads, and acting as a senior point of contact for both internal stakeholders and...

Overview We are working with a leading drylining subcontractor delivering a £3m package of works, including the installation of Siniat walling/partition systems and Ecophon ceiling systems. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for the project from pre-construction through to final account. Key Responsibilities Manage all commercial aspects of the drylining package to ensure profitability and cost control Prepare, submit, and agree interim valuations with the main contractor Monitor project costs and produce accurate cost reports and forecasts Identify, price, and negotiate variations and change events Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts Administer contract conditions and ensure compliance with relevant forms (e.g. JCT) Manage risk and identify commercial opportunities Prepare and agree final accounts in a timely manner Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Team, and client...

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a major civil engineering company on their site in Euston working on a Utility Diversion project. Main works will be overseeing subcontractor accounts, cost reporting/ CVR's, attending commercial meetings and claim and compensation events. Must have a degree in quantity surveying! Utility experience is required and HS2 experience is preferred but not essential. Top rate and minimum of 6 months contract on offer! If you are looking for work, get in touch!

Clerk of works An excellent opportunity has arisen in the Home Counties area for an experienced Clerk of Works to work on a long-term contract basis. As the successful candidate, you will deliver the inspection of highways project works including maintenance schemes and new estate roads construction (Section 38 and Section 278 works). Roles and Responsibilities: To check works are carried out in compliance with the Works Information including testing of material and workmanship and observing tests carried out by the Contractor. Manage the defects process, check and mark materials off site so as to protect the Employer's interests. To ensure a consistently high standard of quality control is maintained for each project, via site visits, assessing contract implementation with due regard to highway, health and safety and environmental legislation. To provide a service at all times to the nominated NEC Project Manager by ensuring that the standards of work and the...

We have an opportunity for a UK-based Contract Structural Engineer to work on a remote basis, for a well-respected consultancy to support a growing pipeline of residential projects. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working on practical, buildable designs and contributing to the delivery of low-rise residential developments. The consultancy has built a strong reputation for providing pragmatic engineering solutions across the UK residential sector and is looking to bring in additional contract support as project demand continues to increase. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and technically strong engineering team delivering structural design for low-rise residential schemes. Much of the work will focus on masonry structures, with projects typically including housing developments, small residential blocks, and developer-led schemes. You will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians, contributing to...

My client has an immediate requirement for a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, for an initial 1.5 year contract on an Outside ir35 basis. As the sole QS onsite, you will work closely with the Project Manager to deliver a 4m civils and earthworks package, under an NEC Option A contract. As the ideal candidate you will have Civils & Earthworks Main or Subcontractor Self-Delivery experience, and be available to be site based. Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Working with the Project Manager onsite, you will be responsible for commercial administration of self-delivery earthworks packages, under an NEC contract. You will be responsible for: Day to day commercial administration of earthworks and civils packages. Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and programme. Monitoring, forecasting and reporting on budgets and costs against programme and producing CVR's. Reviewing payment applications and agreeing monthly payment...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: Central London & Stansted Airport Contract Type: Freelance Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £400.00 £450.00 per day Company Overview We are recruiting for experienced Quantity Surveyors to support the delivery of works within an Asset Intelligence team for a leading Tier 1 contractor. These roles sit across two key projects within high-profile environments, offering exposure to complex M&E, security, and infrastructure-related works. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team delivering critical upgrade and maintenance projects across major UK assets. The Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of projects across two locations: Central London and Stansted Airport. This is a hands-on role requiring strong NEC contract knowledge and the ability to operate within a Tier 1 environment. You will be responsible for managing commercial processes,...

We are looking for a motivated and driven Clerk of Works with experience in the rehabilitation of void properties within the Social Housing sector. You will work with a team of surveyors and letting officers to assist in achieving the corporate void turnaround times. Key responsibilities include: Visiting void properties to pre and post inspect Specification write up's using schedule of rates Ensuring empty homes are let to a high standard in minimum turnaround time Manage the works process for voids, working closely and effectively with contractors and other stakeholders Monitor contractor performance both in terms of quality and value for money Use relevant IT systems to ensure that the reporting and data for the performance management is accurate.

Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project (West London) Contract Inside IR- 600 per day Minimum 6 months Hybrid: 3 days on site / 2 days remote A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a driven and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a flagship project in West London. This is a high-profile major infrastructure project offering the opportunity to work within a complex, fast-paced environment, contributing to the successful commercial delivery of a major programme. The Role You will play a key role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project, working closely with the commercial lead and wider delivery team. The position requires a proactive approach to cost management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Managing subcontractor procurement, administration, and final accounts Preparing and reviewing applications for payment and cost reports Identifying, managing, and mitigating...