Quantity Surveyor Construction

Quantity Surveyor Northern Home Counties

Location:

Welwyn Garden City Project / Office Based, with flexibility for occasional remote working Salary: £54,000 £ 68,000  Car or Car Allowance Benefits Office-based, with site visits, 1 day a week from home. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Enhanced pension scheme Car or Car Allowance Supportive Tier 1 culture with long-term stability Genuine progression opportunities within a growing regional team Join a Leading Tier 1 Contractor A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd are supporting a major Tier 1 contractor in the Northern Home Counties region to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor.

This role has been created to strengthen the commercial team ahead of a significant increase in tenders and upcoming secured work across Education, Leisure and wider public sector frameworks. This is a people-focused, Investors in People Platinum environment with a strong forward order book, long-standing supply chain relationships and a culture built on trust, collaboration and Perfect Delivery. The Opportunity Youll join a respected commercial team within the London & Home Counties business, supporting both live projects and a growing pipeline of new work.

The role suits a QS who is comfortable leading schemes up to £10m , or acting as a number two on larger projects. Experience in PCSA, running your own projects, and working within Tier 1/Tier 2 main contracting will be highly valued. Projects typically span Education, Leisure, Civic Buildings and public sector frameworks with a strong emphasis on quality, customer service and repeat business.

Key Responsibilities Provide accurate financial reporting to support commercial targets Manage subcontractor accounts, ensuring full contractual entitlements Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners Support site teams with contract requirements and commercial guidance Place and manage subcontract orders, ensuring timely payments and issue resolution Monitor subcontractor progress against programme Obtain competitive quotes and understand market trends Assist with CVRs, cost value reconciliations and cashflow forecasting Prepare applications for payment and ensure compliance with WIP and cash targets Monitor internal expenditure against budget Identify opportunities to maximise value and reduce cost Operate commercial systems effectively (including COINS) Support and coach junior commercial team members Manage variations, claims and additional payments Ensure full financial closure of projects in line with reporting timetables Ideal Background Experience delivering 2-stage projects Strong main contracting background Experience on Education or Leisure schemes between £10m £30m Comfortable leading schemes up to £10m or supporting larger projects NEC4 or JCT experience BSc/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar, and/or RICS membership Strong understanding of construction techniques and commercial reporting Confident producing site records, cost reports and payment documentation

Experience with COINS or similar commercial systems Why This Role Stands Out Youll be joining a Tier 1 contractor with national reach, a healthy forward order book and a culture that genuinely invests in its people. The team is inclusive, supportive and ambitious with clear progression pathways and a strong reputation across Education, Leisure and public sector frameworks. If youre a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career in a stable, collaborative and development-focused environment, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

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