Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (QS)
Salary: £55,000 -£60,000 + Benefits
A growing construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of projects across a varied portfolio.
If you’re looking for a role where you can run your own jobs, stay commercially hands-on, and be part of a business expanding across multiple regions, this is worth a read.
Who you’d be joining
This is a well-established and growing construction business delivering full-package project solutions. With continued expansion across central and northern regions, they are building out their commercial team to support an increasing pipeline of work.
The business typically takes responsibility for running sites and overseeing delivery across the full project lifecycle, while also working alongside principal contractors on certain schemes. They offer a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities and a strong emphasis on ownership and accountability.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll manage the commercial function across multiple live projects, supporting schemes from early civils through to full build completion. Projects typically include mixed-use developments such as retail units, associated infrastructure, and industrial fit-outs.
• Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account
• Liaising with subcontractors on contractual agreements across specialist areas (e.g. fencing, cladding, M&E, groundworks)
• Preparing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Managing valuations, variations, and cost reporting
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to maintain financial control
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and commercial targets are achieved
• Supporting risk management and value engineering initiatives
You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your projects, working with a high degree of autonomy while supported by a wider commercial and delivery team.
About you
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction or contracting environment
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract
• Experience across civils and build phases of projects
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred
What’s on offer
• £60,000 approx salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on diverse, end-to-end projects
• Supportive and growing business with clear progression opportunities
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