Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor About the Business

This organisation is driven by a clear purpose: delivering high-quality construction projects that create lasting value for the communities they serve. They focus not only on what they build, but how they build it — with an emphasis on quality, continuous improvement, developing people, and making a positive social impact.

Employees are supported within a collaborative and professional working environment, where performance is recognised, wellbeing is prioritised, and individuals are encouraged to progress both personally and professionally.

The Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the commercial delivery of construction projects, taking responsibility for the financial and contractual performance from pre-contract through to final account. This is a hands-on role requiring strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the confidence to engage with clients, consultants, site teams, and the supply chain.

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from inception to completion
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and design teams throughout pre-contract and post-contract stages
• Procuring subcontractors, including issuing enquiries, analysing returns, managing pre-order processes, and placing orders
• Preparing monthly cost value reconciliations and producing accurate financial reports as required
• Valuing works completed, monitoring budgets, and managing payments
• Maintaining comprehensive records to support final accounts and subcontractor accounts
• Carrying out site measurements for valuations, variations, and subcontractor assessments
• Setting financial targets and managing budgets for any direct works packages
• Controlling tender and contract documentation in accordance with internal systems and procedures
• Undertaking independent site visits as required by the role
• Providing mentoring and support to trainee and junior commercial staff
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to support project and company objectives

• Professionally presented and confident communicating with clients, consultants, and the supply chain
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a comparable construction environment
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a relevant commercial discipline
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team
• Highly organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure
• Strong IT capability, particularly across Microsoft Office applications
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive and well-rounded package, including:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support