Quantity Surveyor – Civils / Infrastructure Full Time NEW

Northampton, Northamptonshire
Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd

Quantity Surveyor
Location: Northampton
Sector: Civil Engineering Infrastructure (Water, Transport, Energy)
Salary: 40,000 – 50,000
Type: Permanent

We’re working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of infrastructure projects across Northamptonshire and the East of England.

Projects range from framework-based works to bespoke and reactive schemes, typically valued between 200k and 10m+. This role sits within the commercial team, supporting project delivery through strong cost control, reporting and contractual management.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support across multiple projects, ensuring accurate reporting, cost management and compliance with contractual requirements.

You will work closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain to drive commercial performance, identify opportunities and mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management & Reporting

• Produce accurate cost and value reporting across projects
• Manage cash flow forecasting and cost control
• Maintain CVRs, cost reports and commercial plans
• Carry out forecasting and commercial analysis

Contracts & Supply Chain

• Support subcontract procurement, negotiation and management
• Ensure contracts are commercially robust and risks are identified
• Prepare and submit applications for payment
• Manage variations, claims and additional payments

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients and third parties on commercial matters
• Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships
• Support agreement of variations and commercial resolutions

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with site teams to forecast spend and maximise cash recovery
• Ensure alignment between commercial and operational delivery
• Share best practice and provide commercial guidance to site team

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience within the construction or civil engineering sector
• Strong understanding of NEC/ICE contracts and construction law
• Experience in subcontract procurement and commercial management
• Strong knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

Desirable

• RICS membership or working towards chartership
• Experience across infrastructure or utilities frameworks
• CSCS card
• Experience supporting estimating or tendering activities