Quantity Surveyor

Costain Group PLC

. Manage all commercial and cost management aspects of a project or group of projects as designated by the Project Commercial Manager .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timePeterborough • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial and commercial acumen in managing project costs and contracts, with a focus on procurement strategies and compliance with contractual arrangements. Capable of producing accurate forecasts and maintaining financial records for audits while effectively communicating with project teams and stakeholders.

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Cost ManagementContractual KnowledgeFinancial ReportingProcurement Strategy DevelopmentRICS/CICES Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationContract ManagementFinancial AnalysisForecastingDocument ControlPayment Certificate PreparationInterim Financial ReportingRisk AnalysisValue of Work AssessmentFinal Account Preparation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS MembershipCICES Membership

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryCommercial RoleProject ManagementProcurementContractual Arrangements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all commercial and cost management aspects of a project or group of projects as designated by the Project Commercial Manager
Assist the programme area estimating team with robust estimates aligned to scope, including risks, opportunities, analysis, procurement-system data transfer, and cost-base updates
Prepare and manage subcontracts in accordance with contract requirements, including communications, payments, early warnings, compensation events, programme submissions, and contract-file maintenance
Work with procurement, Construction Manager, and Project Manager to develop and monitor procurement strategy
Work with the site team and attend site regularly to manage allowances and outputs, challenge performance, communicate change control, and escalate issues
Undertake robust cost management
Produce live forecasts aligned with programme and work/cost breakdown structures
Monitor and assess actual costs against baseline, value of work done, solution-cost progress, affordability challenges, and final outturn calculations
Report weekly or as agreed with the Lead Quantity Surveyor while observing Alliance governance
Ensure project team members understand contractual arrangements and satisfy client and partner requirements
Maintain records so financial information is available for audits and cost assurance
Prepare final accounts accurately and on time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering, management, or cost discipline
Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree, or is enrolled on an accredited part-time postgraduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
Notable years of postgraduate experience in the construction industry in a commercial role
Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Practical approach, logical thought process, and methodical way of working
Experience setting up and/or operating office management systems, including filing systems and document control and distribution
Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings, collating information, and preparing reports
Experience drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparing payment certificates and interim financial reports
Negotiating and team-working skills, with the ability to motivate and lead
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrable legal, contractual, and construction knowledge
Confidence and ability to assert influence
Demonstrable experience in an engineering, management, or cost discipline
Full Membership of the RICS or CICES is desirable, or enrolment on the approved training scheme for membership is desirable
A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving is desirable
Experience contributing to procurement and contract strategies is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working: 2–3 days at the Peterborough office and the remainder working from home
Permanent or fixed-term contract opportunity
Disability Confident employer recruitment support
Interview feedback provided following an interview