Job Description
Permanent Project Quantity Surveyor
Main Contractor (Commercial / Industrial Projects)
Location: Hybrid - Work from Home (4 days/week) + Weekly Site Visits (accommodation provided)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor with experience of commercially running your own projects?
We're looking for a driven and capable Project QS to join a growing Main Contractor team on a permanent basis, delivering projects up to £20 million in value.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you'll manage your own projects from start to finish taking full responsibility for the commercial and financial success of each scheme.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Main Contractor (Commercial / Industrial Projects)
Location: Hybrid - Work from Home (4 days/week) + Weekly Site Visits (accommodation provided)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Are you an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor with experience of commercially running your own projects?
We're looking for a driven and capable Project QS to join a growing Main Contractor team on a permanent basis, delivering projects up to £20 million in value.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you'll manage your own projects from start to finish taking full responsibility for the commercial and financial success of each scheme.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading all commercial management across the project lifecycle.
- Procurement of subcontractors.
- Preparation and agreement of valuations - both client and subcontractor side.
- Managing variations, change control, and cost tracking.
- Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts, and commercial summaries.
- Driving final account negotiations and settlements.
- Ensuring compliance with JCT Design & Build contracts.
- Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and delivery teams.
- Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor with a Main Contractor.
- Solid understanding of JCT Design & Build contract forms.
- Demonstrable track record running commercial and/or industrial projects up to £20M.
- Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Able to work independently, proactively managing all aspects of project finance.
- Confident in reporting directly to senior management.
- Permanent position within a reputable, growing contractor.
- Flexible hybrid working - 4 days WFH per week.
- Can be located anywhere in the UK
- Weekly site attendance (or site-based role if preferred) - accommodation and expenses provided.
- Competitive salary + benefits package.
- Career development and mentoring from an experienced Commercial Director.
About Harvey Jacob Ltd