Quantity Surveyor - #1694769

Job Summary

We are looking for a confident and hands on Quantity Surveyor to join a well established subcontractor working on commercial projects across schools and prisons and civil engineering projects. This is a project-level QS role where you’ll take full ownership of your work, managing multiple jobs independently and playing a key role in controlling costs and ensuring financial success from start to finish. Ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, responsibility, and progression opportunities.

Duties

• Control costs and ensure commercial success in line with budgets and contract agreements.
• Prepare accurate valuations, forecasts, and financial reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with NEC and JCT contracts confidently and independently.
• Collaborate with site teams and commercial managers to monitor progress and control risk.
• Handle subcontractor payments, variations, and final accounts.
• Use software tools such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Office to manage project data and documentation.
• Support procurement processes and ensure compliance with all contract requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have experience working for a subcontractor – we are not considering main contractor backgrounds.
• Ideally from an apprenticeship background, with strong site-based experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience post-apprenticeship in a similar QS role.
• Experience working on groundworks, utilities, or commercial builds (especially schools and prisons) is beneficial.
• Solid understanding of cost control, contract administration, and project reporting.
• Proficient with NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Competent using Bluebeam, Excel, and other key project tools.
• Confident, proactive, and punctual — able to work independently on multiple live jobs.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional results in construction projects while maintaining strict cost control, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Quantity Surveyor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00 - £55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday