Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor — Oxfordshire

Location:

Oxfordshire / Oxford region
Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Sector:
Main Contractor – New Build, Refurbishment & Heritage
Salary:
Competitive + package (DOE)

About the Company

A long-established, privately owned construction and development business based in Oxfordshire is expanding its commercial team due to a strong forward pipeline of secured and negotiated work.

The company delivers high-quality projects across residential, education, healthcare, commercial and heritage sectors, with a reputation for technical excellence, collaborative working, and repeat-client relationships. Projects range from complex refurbishments and listed buildings to bespoke new-build developments.

Project Pipeline

The successful Quantity Surveyor will support delivery across a varied portfolio of upcoming schemes, including:

* Medium to large D&B accommodation project in Oxfordshire

* Infrastructure and enabling works packages on a private estate

* Major refurbishment programme with early contractor involvement

* Central Oxford new-build and refurbishment schemes

* Commercial warehouse and office development

* High-end listed building refurbishment

* Specialist studio and leisure facilities

* Private club and hospitality upgrades

* Regional commercial project with accelerated procurement programme

Projects are a mix of negotiated, two-stage and preferred contractor routes.

The Role

Reporting to the MQS / Commercial Lead, you will manage commercial activities across one or more projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Key responsibilities:

* Support pre-construction cost planning and tendering

* Subcontractor procurement and package buy-out

* Contract administration (D&B and traditional forms)

* Variation and change management

* Cost reporting and forecasting

* Risk and value management

* Client and consultant liaison

* Final account negotiation and agreement

Candidate Requirements

* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor

* Exposure to D&B and refurbishment projects preferred

* Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation skills

* Good working knowledge of JCT contracts

* Commercially astute and detail-focused

* Confident communicator with client-facing ability

* Able to manage multiple work streams

* Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience

What’s on Offer

* Strong secured and negotiated workload

* Diverse, technically interesting projects

* Supportive commercial leadership

* Long-term progression opportunity

* Competitive salary and benefits package

Applications and enquiries welcome from QS and Project QS level candidates