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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.
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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.
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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.
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