Job Description

Project Surveyor – Main Contractor

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

The Opportunity n

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.

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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.

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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 n

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- Manage the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring costs are controlled and financial targets are achieved.
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- Procure, negotiate and administer subcontractor packages.
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- Prepare and manage subcontractor orders, payments and variations.
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- Undertake regular cost reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.
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- Monitor project expenditure, identify commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
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- Manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
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- Assess variations,



compensation events and change control in line with contractual requirements.
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- Work closely with the Project Manager, site team and Managing Surveyor to ensure effective commercial and operational delivery.
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- Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular financial updates.
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- Support the successful delivery of the project in line with programme, quality and budgetary requirements.
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The Ideal Candidate nn
- Experience working as a Project Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor.
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- Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, commercial management and cost control.
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- Experience managing subcontractor accounts, variations and final accounts.
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- Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
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- Experience working on refurbishment, current-build or complex construction projects would be advantageous.
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- Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
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- 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? nn
- Salary up to £75,000 , depending on experience.
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- Additional benefits package.
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- Permanent employment with an established main contractor.
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- Opportunity to work on a £12 million theatre refurbishment and new-build scheme.
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- Site-based role in central Cambridge.
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- Direct reporting line to a Managing Surveyor.
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- The opportunity to take ownership of key commercial responsibilities on a distinctive and challenging project.
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