Quantity Surveyor

Peter Duffy Limited is part of United Infrastructure, a dynamic and rapidly expanding business delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK.

With a strong heritage and reputation built over decades, Peter Duffy Limited specialises in civil engineering, utility, and infrastructure services. Our teams deliver high-quality, safe, and innovative solutions for clients across water, wastewater, and broader utility networks.

As part of United Infrastructure, Peter Duffy Limited combines local expertise and trusted delivery with the scale, resources, and investment of a national group. Together, we are strengthening communities, supporting the UK’s critical infrastructure, and building a skilled workforce for the future.

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of complex gas projects, ensuring accurate cost control, maximising value, and safeguarding the company’s commercial interests. You’ll work closely with project delivery teams, clients, and subcontractors to deliver successful outcomes while driving efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage all financial and contractual administration of projects, ensuring maximum entitlement and profitability.

· Support tender preparation, cost analysis, and pre-contract activities.

· Oversee project delivery, ensuring bid strategies and profit plans are understood and achieved.

· Prepare and negotiate subcontract packages, orders, interim valuations, and final accounts.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

· Ensure timely and accurate reporting of valuations, forecasts, and cash flow.

· Monitor costs, margins, and risks, raising early warnings where necessary.

· Provide contractual advice and support dispute resolution when required.

· Lead on procurement strategies in collaboration with operations and procurement teams.

· Support junior surveyors, conducting performance reviews where appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience:

· BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related field.

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quantity surveying.

· Professional membership preferable (e.g. RICS).

· Established background in commercial roles, preferably in gas pipelines or heavy civils.

· NEC3 / 4 experience

· Strong commercial and financial acumen.

· Excellent negotiation, communication, and data analysis skills.

· Valid driving licence.

Join us at Peter Duffy Limited and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.