Quantity Surveyor
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor - Residential Construction
Location:
Hampshire Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum, including car allowance Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Optima Site Solutions is recruiting an Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a residential contractor in Hampshire. This opportunity would suit an experienced Assistant QS ready to take on more responsibility, or an Intermediate QS looking to broaden their commercial experience across residential building projects. You will work alongside the commercial and delivery teams, supporting projects from subcontract procurement through to final accounts.
The role combines office-based work with visits to sites across Hampshire.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Putting together subcontract enquiry packages, comparing quotations and supporting subcontractor appointments.
- Monitoring package costs and maintaining accurate commercial records.
- Assessing changes to the works and preparing associated cost submissions.
- Preparing valuations and applications for payment.
- Contributing to monthly cost reports, forecasts and budget reviews.
- Supporting the agreement of subcontractor and client final accounts.
- Reviewing contract requirements and highlighting potential financial risks.
- Working closely with site teams, clients and consultants to resolve commercial queries.
We are looking for someone with practical quantity surveying experience within residential construction or main contracting, ideally including new-build or refurbishment work.
You should bring:
- Experience supporting or managing subcontract packages.
- An understanding of JCT contracts and commercial processes.
- Confidence working with figures, checking costs and identifying discrepancies.
- Good Excel skills and an organised approach to record-keeping.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- The initiative to take ownership of tasks and develop your responsibilities.
- A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites.
A salary package of £45,000-£50,000, including car allowance.
Exposure to a range of residential construction projects.
The opportunity to develop your commercial skills and take on greater responsibility.
A Hampshire-based role with a mix of office and site involvement.
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