Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Quantity Surveyor

Redditch
Full-Time | Permanent
£50,000 + Expenses

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and growing building contractor delivering construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across the public sector. With a strong pipeline of work secured with local authorities and council clients, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-regarded contractor with long-term repeat business and a strong reputation for quality and compliance.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for project work across social housing from initial pricing through to final account. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Divisional Manager, site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably, on time, and in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing initial quotes and estimates prior to works commencing

Obtaining specialist quotations and carrying out site surveys

Submitting and negotiating quotations with clients

Securing approvals and purchase orders to release schemes

Full cost control of projects from approval through to completion

Managing variations and omissions throughout each scheme

Signing off wages, subcontractor invoices, and material purchases

Submitting interim applications and managing the invoicing process

Preparing and agreeing final accounts

Producing profit forecasts and attending weekly WIP meetings

Managing client and subcontractor queries

Supporting the Commercial Manager to maximise profitability

About You

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing

Experience working with National Schedule of Rates

Strong background delivering works for councils/local authorities (highly desirable)

Experience across a range of works including voids, internal repairs, roofing, externals, M&E, plumbing, gas and specialist works

Ability to measure and scale drawings

Good knowledge of JCT and other standard forms of contract

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple live schemes simultaneously

Relevant QS or Construction qualification (preferred but not essential with experience)

What’s On Offer

£5(Apply online only) salary

Expenses package

Permanent, long-term opportunity

Stable public sector workload

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Genuine progression opportunities

If you are a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking for a secure role with a strong pipeline of local authority work, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion