Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Project Surveyor 

Location:  Solent

Salary: Highly competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

At Hopkins, our purpose is to always deliver high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Our vision is to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through the installation period and then to maintain the buildings, ensuring they operate to the original design principles. To achieve both, we have built a team of dedicated, innovative and creative people. Who never settle for "just average".

In a nutshell

We are a mechanical and electrical services contractor and are actively seeking to recruit for an experienced Quantity Surveyor. We are ideally looking for a suitable candidate that specialises and comes from a Contracting background and used to dealing with pre-contract negotiation as well as commercially leading the delivery of a fast track multi-million pound project.

The ideal candidate would be able to support in providing full commercial awareness to ensure the project management and operational delivery team are aware of all commercial and contractual matters involved on the project, whilst also providing support to the Commercial Manager / Commercial Director as appropriate and required.

Day to day

This role provides the opportunity to be part of something that will last for generations. You will be part of a team that helps design and consult on multiple projects across our business. From residential care villages, to hotels and ground breaking innovative client projects, you will be involved throughout the process.

This will often include the following activities.

• Oversee all commercial activities during the design phase, supporting the preparation of the tender bid for the AMP (Absolute Maximum Price) and liaising with Subcontractors and Suppliers throughout this stage.


• Work collaboratively with the design, pre-construction, and estimating teams to ensure commercial coverage during the project development.


• Assist in preparing and submitting interim valuations and final accounts.


• Help maintain and update contract documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.


• Support subcontract negotiation and administration processes.


• Assist in managing and valuing contract variations.


• Negotiate and facilitate the placement of Subcontract Agreements with specialist subcontractors.


• Perform valuations, prepare, and submit compliant payment notices to subcontractors in line with the Subcontract Agreement.


• Coordinate the agreement of final accounts, both upstream and downstream.


• Contribute to cost-value reconciliation and support ongoing project reporting.


• Collaborate with the project delivery team to ensure all commercial aspects are efficiently managed.


• Review project programmes and ensure that the necessary contractual notices are issued as required by the contract.


• Provide assistance to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Team as needed.

About you

We are looking for a diverse range of applicants who have a real passion for the M&E industry, perhaps wanting to change careers or kick start their journey with us as one of the largest M&E business in the area.

Here are some of the qualities we are looking for in the right person to join our team          

• HNC/HND/BSc in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field (or working towards this qualification).


• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work well within a team and under the guidance of senior staff.


• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.


• Basic understanding of construction contracts and processes.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.


• Full driving license preferred.
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• Previous experience in a similar role or a placement during studies.


• Some knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects.

If this sounds like you, and you would like to be on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you!

Be yourself

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.
To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.