Project Surveyor – Main Contractor

Location: Central Cambridge
Salary: Up to £75,000 + package
Project Value: £12 Million
Position: Permanent, Site-Based

The Opportunity

An established main contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Project Surveyor to join its team on a £12 million refurbishment and new-build theatre project in central Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a site-based commercial role on a high-profile, technically challenging project, combining the refurbishment of an existing theatre with new-build elements. You will play a key role in the commercial management of the project, working closely with the site team and reporting directly to the Managing Surveyor.

The successful candidate will have a strong main contracting background, sound commercial awareness and the ability to manage subcontractor packages effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring costs are controlled and financial targets are achieved.
• Procure, negotiate and administer subcontractor packages.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor orders, payments and variations.
• Undertake regular cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Assess variations, compensation events and change control in line with contractual requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, site team and Managing Surveyor to ensure effective commercial and operational delivery.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular financial updates.
• Support the successful delivery of the project in line with programme, quality and budgetary requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working as a Project Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, commercial management and cost control.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience working on refurbishment, new-build or complex construction projects would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a site-based team.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £75,000, depending on experience.
• Additional benefits package.
• Permanent employment with an established main contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a £12 million theatre refurbishment and new-build scheme.
• Site-based role in central Cambridge.
• Direct reporting line to a Managing Surveyor.
• The opportunity to take ownership of key commercial responsibilities on a distinctive and challenging project.

Interested? If you're a commercially driven Project Surveyor looking for your next permanent opportunity on a high-profile project in Cambridge, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.