ALH Recruitment Ltd
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Quantity Surveyor (Civil) - Peterborough - Attractive package ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a QS with immediate effect for our client who continue to lead their market, with their HQ based in Peterborough. Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and improving all commercial aspects of the business, ensuring robust financial control across multiple projects while supporting the company's strategic growth objectives. You will play a key role in: Managing project commercial performance, leading tendering and bid submissions Supporting framework growth opportunities, Improving commercial systems and reporting, Developing supply chain relationships and ensuring contract compliance (NEC/ JCT/ etc) whilst driving profitability and commercial governance. A strong understanding of Civil engineering delivery methods, utility infrastructure works, and NEC forms of contract is essential. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management Take full responsibility for the commercial management of multiple civil engineering and utility projects. Monitor project profitability, cost control, maintain cash flow, and financial performance. Develop and improve commercial procedures, reporting systems, and governance across the business. Produce accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CRV's), forecasts, accruals, and management reports for senior leadership. Proactively identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers and subcontractors while developing and maintaining strong relationships with the existing supply chain. Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive rates, favourable terms, and reliable service delivery, ensuring best value procurement across all projects. Prepare, review, and manage supplier and subcontractor service agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with commercial, contractual, operational, and legal requirements while minimising business risk. Tendering & Bid Management Lead the preparation, pricing, and submission of commercial tenders and framework bids. Produce high-quality commercial and pricing submissions to secure new work opportunities. Review drawings, specifications, scopes, and client requirements to build competitive tender returns. Support bid writing activities with technical and commercial input to improve win rates. Identify commercial risks and opportunities during pre-construction phases. Undertake detailed analysis of tender submissions, including win/loss performance, pricing competitiveness, and commercial positioning, to identify trends, improve bid strategy, and enhance overall tender success rates. Use findings to refine future submissions, strengthen commercial decision-making, and improve profitability and conversion of opportunities across the business. Estimating Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil engineering, utilities and infrastructure works. Develop budgets, forecasts, and cost plans aligned with project scope and client expectations. Ensure estimates accurately reflect labour, plant, materials, subcontract, and risk allowances. Procurement & Supply Chain Management Lead procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist service providers. Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners. Ensure procurement delivers best value while maintaining programme and quality requirements. Lead negotiations to secure competitive rates, favourable terms, and reliable service delivery, ensuring best value procurement across all projects. Prepare, review, and manage supplier and subcontractor service agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with commercial, contractual, operational, and legal requirements while minimising business risk. NEC Contract Administration Administer contracts under NEC forms, including compensation events, change management, risk reduction meetings, payment applications, programme compliance, ensure all contractual obligations are effectively managed and commercially protected. Financial Reporting & Meetings Attend and contribute to commercial and financial review meetings. Present project financial performance updates to directors and senior management. Provide clear visibility on risks, opportunities, margins, and cash flow. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience Proven Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or highways sectors. Strong knowledge and practical experience administering NEC contracts Experience working with or alongside: National Gas Cadent Gas BPA Anglian Water National Highways Experience in PD, PC, and Contractor delivery environments. Strong understanding of Civil construction methods and infrastructure delivery. Proven experience preparing, pricing, and winning commercial tenders and framework bids. Qualifications & Professional Memberships The successful candidate should hold, or be working towards, recognised industry qualifications including: Degree or HNC/HND in: Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related construction discipline Membership or working towards membership of: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) ,Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building. Preferred Certifications NEC3 / NEC4 Accreditation or formal NEC contract training CSCS Card (Black or White Professionally Qualified Person) SMSTS or SSSTS qualification desirable Full UK Driving Licence Skills & Attributes Commercially driven with strong negotiation skills. Excellent financial and analytical capabilities. Ability to work independently and improve business processes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting Quantity Surveyor position, please apply below:
Quantity Surveyor (Civil) - Peterborough - Attractive package ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a QS with immediate effect for our client who continue to lead their market, with their HQ based in Peterborough. Senior Quantity Surveyor/Estimator The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and improving all commercial aspects of the business, ensuring robust financial control across multiple projects while supporting the company's strategic growth objectives. You will play a key role in: Managing project commercial performance, leading tendering and bid submissions Supporting framework growth opportunities, Improving commercial systems and reporting, Developing supply chain relationships and ensuring contract compliance (NEC/ JCT/ etc) whilst driving profitability and commercial governance. A strong understanding of Civil engineering delivery methods, utility infrastructure works, and NEC forms of contract is essential. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management Take full responsibility for the commercial management of multiple civil engineering and utility projects. Monitor project profitability, cost control, maintain cash flow, and financial performance. Develop and improve commercial procedures, reporting systems, and governance across the business. Produce accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CRV's), forecasts, accruals, and management reports for senior leadership. Proactively identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers and subcontractors while developing and maintaining strong relationships with the existing supply chain. Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive rates, favourable terms, and reliable service delivery, ensuring best value procurement across all projects. Prepare, review, and manage supplier and subcontractor service agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with commercial, contractual, operational, and legal requirements while minimising business risk. Tendering & Bid Management Lead the preparation, pricing, and submission of commercial tenders and framework bids. Produce high-quality commercial and pricing submissions to secure new work opportunities. Review drawings, specifications, scopes, and client requirements to build competitive tender returns. Support bid writing activities with technical and commercial input to improve win rates. Identify commercial risks and opportunities during pre-construction phases. Undertake detailed analysis of tender submissions, including win/loss performance, pricing competitiveness, and commercial positioning, to identify trends, improve bid strategy, and enhance overall tender success rates. Use findings to refine future submissions, strengthen commercial decision-making, and improve profitability and conversion of opportunities across the business. Estimating Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil engineering, utilities and infrastructure works. Develop budgets, forecasts, and cost plans aligned with project scope and client expectations. Ensure estimates accurately reflect labour, plant, materials, subcontract, and risk allowances. Procurement & Supply Chain Management Lead procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist service providers. Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners. Ensure procurement delivers best value while maintaining programme and quality requirements. Lead negotiations to secure competitive rates, favourable terms, and reliable service delivery, ensuring best value procurement across all projects. Prepare, review, and manage supplier and subcontractor service agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with commercial, contractual, operational, and legal requirements while minimising business risk. NEC Contract Administration Administer contracts under NEC forms, including compensation events, change management, risk reduction meetings, payment applications, programme compliance, ensure all contractual obligations are effectively managed and commercially protected. Financial Reporting & Meetings Attend and contribute to commercial and financial review meetings. Present project financial performance updates to directors and senior management. Provide clear visibility on risks, opportunities, margins, and cash flow. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience Proven Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or highways sectors. Strong knowledge and practical experience administering NEC contracts Experience working with or alongside: National Gas Cadent Gas BPA Anglian Water National Highways Experience in PD, PC, and Contractor delivery environments. Strong understanding of Civil construction methods and infrastructure delivery. Proven experience preparing, pricing, and winning commercial tenders and framework bids. Qualifications & Professional Memberships The successful candidate should hold, or be working towards, recognised industry qualifications including: Degree or HNC/HND in: Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related construction discipline Membership or working towards membership of: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) ,Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building. Preferred Certifications NEC3 / NEC4 Accreditation or formal NEC contract training CSCS Card (Black or White Professionally Qualified Person) SMSTS or SSSTS qualification desirable Full UK Driving Licence Skills & Attributes Commercially driven with strong negotiation skills. Excellent financial and analytical capabilities. Ability to work independently and improve business processes. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting Quantity Surveyor position, please apply below:
ALH Recruitment Ltd
Corby, Northamptonshire
Quantity Surveyor - Corby - Attractive package ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor with immediate effect for our leading client in the Construction industry, who continue to grow and dominate their market. Quantity Surveyor Our client is a rapidly expanding nationwide construction and fit out company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and growth, they work with clients such as Next, Adidas, DFS, Travis Perkins to name but a few! Job Summary - QS As a seasoned Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of construction / fit out projects by overseeing the financial aspects from inception to completion upstream with our clients and downstream with the Supply Chain. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the costs associated with construction projects, ensuring that they remain within budget while meeting quality and regulatory standards. Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for tender preparation, submission and project completion in compliance with all HSQE procedures. Monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) process. Provide commercial expertise to contracts, to include the production and submission of valuations, claims, and budget monitoring. Support the authorisation and submission of project variations. To authorise the placement of contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers Ensure projects proceed to Client's specification and satisfaction. Value work executed by sub-contractors and certify interim and final payments. Track changes to the work / design and adjust budget projections accordingly. Prepare financial and progress data for meetings and payments, as required. Ensure compliance with all company and HSQE procedures. Liaise with the client and other construction professionals such as the project manager and site manager. Maintain auditable records. Ensure final accounts are prepared timely and accurately Travel and visit sites nationwide when the business requires. Report findings and highlight any issues on a weekly basis. Qualifications and Skills Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with background in various sectors, fit-out preferred. Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying desirable, or significant experience in Quantity Surveying. Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS) not essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. High Level of Microsoft Package knowledge, COINS package (desirable not essential, as full training will be provided) Along with a competitive salary they can offer you: Exciting opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a dynamic team with a passion for innovation. Work in a collaborative, supportive, and creative environment. 25 days holiday (+ public holidays), increasing to 28 days with length of service. Death in Service Benefit. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay. Employee Assistance Program. Auto enrol pension. Free parking. Refer a friend bonus. Social events including summer event and Christmas party. Fresh office space with electric charging points. If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting Quantity Surveyor position, please apply below:
Quantity Surveyor - Corby - Attractive package ALH Recruitment are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor with immediate effect for our leading client in the Construction industry, who continue to grow and dominate their market. Quantity Surveyor Our client is a rapidly expanding nationwide construction and fit out company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and growth, they work with clients such as Next, Adidas, DFS, Travis Perkins to name but a few! Job Summary - QS As a seasoned Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of construction / fit out projects by overseeing the financial aspects from inception to completion upstream with our clients and downstream with the Supply Chain. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the costs associated with construction projects, ensuring that they remain within budget while meeting quality and regulatory standards. Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for tender preparation, submission and project completion in compliance with all HSQE procedures. Monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) process. Provide commercial expertise to contracts, to include the production and submission of valuations, claims, and budget monitoring. Support the authorisation and submission of project variations. To authorise the placement of contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers Ensure projects proceed to Client's specification and satisfaction. Value work executed by sub-contractors and certify interim and final payments. Track changes to the work / design and adjust budget projections accordingly. Prepare financial and progress data for meetings and payments, as required. Ensure compliance with all company and HSQE procedures. Liaise with the client and other construction professionals such as the project manager and site manager. Maintain auditable records. Ensure final accounts are prepared timely and accurately Travel and visit sites nationwide when the business requires. Report findings and highlight any issues on a weekly basis. Qualifications and Skills Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with background in various sectors, fit-out preferred. Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying desirable, or significant experience in Quantity Surveying. Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS) not essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. High Level of Microsoft Package knowledge, COINS package (desirable not essential, as full training will be provided) Along with a competitive salary they can offer you: Exciting opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a dynamic team with a passion for innovation. Work in a collaborative, supportive, and creative environment. 25 days holiday (+ public holidays), increasing to 28 days with length of service. Death in Service Benefit. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay. Employee Assistance Program. Auto enrol pension. Free parking. Refer a friend bonus. Social events including summer event and Christmas party. Fresh office space with electric charging points. If you feel you have the skills and experience to step into this exciting Quantity Surveyor position, please apply below: