Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience: Minimum 1 year in a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within drylining, façades and external construction packages

We are recruiting a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor for a specialist construction subcontractor active in drylining, façade systems, structural framing and other external building envelope works. The successful candidate will join the commercial team to support cost management across a pipeline of internal and external projects.

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation.
• Manage commercial aspects from tender stage through to final account.
• Measure and value work in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Produce interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs and financial performance.
• Analyse and prepare contractual variations and change control.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractor packages and materials.
• Forecast cash flow and assist with cost plans.
• Maintain accurate project commercial records.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, suppliers and clients.
• Support timely submission of valuations and cost reports.
• Assist with negotiation of subcontractor and supplier payments.
• Contribute to commercial risk identification and mitigation.
• Support compliance with contract requirements and procedures.
• Attend contract meetings as required.
• Analyse cost reports and track profitability.
• Assist with final accounts and project close‑out commercially.
• Provide input into value engineering and cost saving opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with estimating and procurement teams.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and CVRs.
• Ensure alignment between delivery and commercial objectives.
• Support director and senior commercial staff on ad hoc duties.
• Maintain commercial data and contract documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against budget.
• Contribute to continuous commercial process improvements.
• Support dispute resolution relating to cost or contract.
• Ensure commercial practices align with company policies.
• Provide effective communication across project stakeholders.
• Represent the commercial team in site cost reviews.
• Assist with pricing of scope changes and approvals.

• Minimum 1 year’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, preferably with exposure to drylining, façades, SFS or external finishing systems.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Good understanding of cost planning, valuations and contract administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with commercial software is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical capability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to sites as required.

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 DOE or freelance/day rate equivalent
• Opportunity to work within a specialist construction environment focused on drylining, façades and external works.
• Exposure to a variety of construction packages and commercial challenges.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team culture with collaborative working practices.