We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor in the Cambridgeshire area. The successful candidate will be joining a growing civils and groundworks team. You will play a key role in pricing works, managing commercial risk, and supporting the delivery of profitable projects. This role suits a commercially aware individual with strong knowledge of civils and groundworks from a subcontractor perspective, capable of working independently while supporting senior management. Key Responsibilities Estimating * Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for civils and groundworks packages * Undertake take-offs from drawings and specifications * Assess risk, opportunities, and value engineering options * Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations Commercial Management * Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment * Manage variations, including identification, pricing, and negotiation * Assist with cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle * Support cash flow forecasting and commercial planning Data & Systems * Build, maintain, and develop an estimating and cost database * Carry out cross-analysis of historical project data to improve future tenders * Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating procedures General * Work closely with project teams, directors, and clients * Ensure commercial compliance with contracts and company procedures * Manage multiple tenders while meeting strict deadlines Key Skills & Experience Essential * Strong knowledge of civils and groundworks (subcontractor experience preferred) * Proven experience in estimating and quantity surveying * Excellent time management and organisational skills * Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness * Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications * Confident communication and negotiation skills Desirable * Experience with NEC or JCT contracts * Familiarity with UK construction procurement processes * Experience in cost reporting and forecasting Senior QS / Progression This role offers progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor, with career development as far as you would like to go, based on performance and ambition. Salary & Benefits * Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience * Career progression opportunities * Supportive and growing company environment For more information please call Peter from TRADE RECRUITMENT on (phone number removed) or email CV to address provided