Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Reed Property & Construction are retained on a Quantity Surveyor vacancy for a well-established and growing interior fit-out and refurbishment business that has been supporting the UK commercial sector since 2011. Specialising in partitions, suspended ceilings, drylining and passive fire protection, they pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects with a personal, professional approach.

People sit at the heart of everything they do. They have created a supportive, fair and relaxed working environment which allows people to do their best work and enjoy doing it.

This role has been created due to growth and winning higher value tenders with more contractual review.

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join on a permanent basis.

The role will be based at the Head Office in Yaxley, Peterborough , with some flexibility available when needed.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key part in supporting projects from start to finish, working closely with the wider team to ensure everything runs smoothly and commercially soundly.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets and tender documents
• Review contractual obligations and clauses
• Evaluating and negotiating contracts and subcontractor agreements
• Monitoring project progress and producing accurate cost reports
• Carrying out site visits and liaising with project teams and stakeholders
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and contractual requirements
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts

About You

We're looking for someone who's commercially aware, methodical and enjoys working as part of a team.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field
• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role
• Experience in drylining or interior fit-out projects (desirable but not essential)
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communication and negotiation abilities
• Familiarity with construction contracts such as JCT and/or NEC
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with QS software (beneficial but not essential)

Salary & Benefits

• Working hours: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday(Flexibility for working from home when required)
• Salary: £35-45,000 per annum
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays(Office closed over the Christmas period)
• Company pension scheme
• Company-funded training courses and development opportunities

If you're looking to join a down-to-earth company that values its people, encourages development and takes pride in the work it delivers, we'd love to hear from you.