Quantity Surveyor Construction

Overview

Our client is a well-established, privately-owned Tier 1 construction contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and public sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business that invests in its people, delivers exciting projects and offers genuine long-term career progression.

The Opportunity

You'll take commercial responsibility for one of several exciting projects currently due to commence, including:

* A large-scale residential housing development

* A major industrial warehouse scheme

* A new purpose-built student accommodation development

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Team, you'll manage the commercial aspects of your project from procurement through to final account. This is a hybrid role, with your time split between the regional office and site, allowing you to build strong relationships with operational teams while maintaining commercial control.

Responsibilities

* Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account

* Procuring subcontract packages

* Preparing subcontract documentation

* Managing subcontractor accounts and valuations

* Cost reporting and forecasting

* Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities

* Preparing monthly CVRs

* Pricing variations and change management

* Working closely with site teams to maximise project performance

* Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

* Supporting successful commercial delivery while maintaining profitability

About You

We're looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of projects and working collaboratively within a supportive commercial team. You'll ideally have:

* Experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor

* Strong knowledge of JCT contracts

* Experience delivering construction projects from start to finish

* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills

* The ability to build strong relationships across project teams

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)

* Full UK Driving Licence

Experience within residential, industrial, commercial or student accommodation projects would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

* £55,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary

* Car Allowance

* Annual Bonus

* Pension Scheme

* Private Healthcare

* Generous Annual Leave

* Hybrid Working (Office & Site)

* Ongoing Training & Development

* Genuine Career Progression

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a secure pipeline of work across multiple sectors. You'll be given ownership of your own project, supported by an experienced commercial team, and offered clear opportunities for progression within a business that values long-term career development.

If you're looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and want to work on high-profile construction projects within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed