Quantity Surveyor

About the Company

My client is a well-established demolition and decommissioning contractor headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The business offers a full spectrum of services including demolition, dismantling and asset recovery, industrial cleaning, decontamination, site clearance and land remediation — across sectors such as industrial, aerospace, chemical, oil & gas, nuclear, residential‑regeneration, and more.

In recent years, the firm has demonstrated robust growth: at one point doubling turnover to approximately £25 million during a three-year period of expansion.

Location:

M3 Corridor & Head Office

Salary: £70k DOE

• BSc, HND, or HNC in Quantity Surveying
• Previous experience in construction or demolition
• Extensive experience of NEC contract administration
• Skills in cost‑value reconciliation
• Security clearance desirable
• Valid CSCS card
• RICS chartership desirable (if applicable)
• Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic — you will be working closely with a demolition project management team operating under strict programmes and rigorous project parameters
• Ability to operate in a heavily regulated environment; adaptable, dynamic, and flexible in applying procedures, policy and regulation
• Keen attention to detail and strong computing skills
• Proven track record of working within a contractor organisation with annual turnover of £10 million or more

Working alongside the Project Manager and Commercial Director, the Quantity Surveyor will provide key commercial support across a portfolio of projects. Primary duties will include:

• Liaising with clients on commercial matters
• Drafting sub‑contract orders/contracts with subcontractors and assisting in their performance management
• Valuing completed work, managing budgets and overseeing payments
• Managing change control — handling Early Warnings, Compensation Events and Instructions
• Preparing applications for payments
• Reviewing project spend against estimates and providing monthly reports on project performance
• Preparing tender returns and reviewing contract documentation

A driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites will be required. The primary region of work will be along the M3 Corridor, with the Head Office based in Portsmouth.