RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Middlesborough
Salary: Up to 70k per annum
Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.
About the Role:
This is a senior role, ideal for a confident and knowledgeable QS who thrives in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.You will play a key part in supporting the commercial success of major contracts, working closely with project leadership and client representatives to manage cost, value, and change throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage cost capture and produce accurate, timely applications for payment in line with client-specific requirements.
Administer contracts effectively, including NEC (various options) and bespoke oil & gas agreements.
Oversee change management processes, including variations, Early Warnings, and Compensation Events (or equivalents), ensuring contractual compliance.
Collaborate with project leads and take an active role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for the contract.
Produce detailed weekly and monthly reports, end-out forecasting, and cost/value reconciliations for both internal stakeholders and the client.
Lead and manage internal commercial meetings and ensure alignment across delivery and commercial teams.
Support the wider business and regional contracts as needed, offering commercial expertise and consistency.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction or oil & gas sectors.
Excellent working knowledge of Commercial and Contract Managent – NEC contract options & bespoke contracts.
A strong understanding of cost control, Application Payments, forecasting, and variation management.
Excellent IT skills with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel.
The ability to engage confidently with clients, project teams, and senior stakeholders.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk / 01325 389333
RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on these occasions.
Oct 28, 2025
Full time
RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Middlesborough
Salary: Up to 70k per annum
Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.
About the Role:
This is a senior role, ideal for a confident and knowledgeable QS who thrives in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.You will play a key part in supporting the commercial success of major contracts, working closely with project leadership and client representatives to manage cost, value, and change throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage cost capture and produce accurate, timely applications for payment in line with client-specific requirements.
Administer contracts effectively, including NEC (various options) and bespoke oil & gas agreements.
Oversee change management processes, including variations, Early Warnings, and Compensation Events (or equivalents), ensuring contractual compliance.
Collaborate with project leads and take an active role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) for the contract.
Produce detailed weekly and monthly reports, end-out forecasting, and cost/value reconciliations for both internal stakeholders and the client.
Lead and manage internal commercial meetings and ensure alignment across delivery and commercial teams.
Support the wider business and regional contracts as needed, offering commercial expertise and consistency.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction or oil & gas sectors.
Excellent working knowledge of Commercial and Contract Managent – NEC contract options & bespoke contracts.
A strong understanding of cost control, Application Payments, forecasting, and variation management.
Excellent IT skills with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel.
The ability to engage confidently with clients, project teams, and senior stakeholders.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk / 01325 389333
RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on these occasions.
Quantity Surveyor - North London - Civils (NEC contract) Leading award winning Civil Contractor with a turnover of £2b annually, seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on their new Framework. Consisting of 1,000 projects ranging from £1m - £50m each. Locations will include London, Essex, Hertfordshire, and other areas. Projects are design and build and will consist of refurb and new build water treatment works and pipelines. They will include demolition, enabling works, new construction, foundations, piling, RC concrete, tunnelling, shaft sinking, and pipelines. Must come from a main contractor background and have experience in Civil Engineering. Educational requirements include a degree qualification and a civil engineering background, with four years' experience in a similar role. Must have worked with the NEC Contract. Role: Providing commercial support for a project, working closely with the operational teams. Contribute to profitable performance through successful commercial and financial management. Reporting to the Commercial Manager on all financial and legal matters. Principal Duties & Accountabilities: Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Coordinate any responses required with Commercial Manager. Liaise with the client, client representatives, and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies. Cost management for project/section of works. Build and maintain customer confidence. Understand allowances for elements of work (preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.). Understanding of cost to end of reporting period and comparison with allowance. Understand forecast cost to completion. Value management for project/section of works. Prepare interim and final accounts. Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended. Understanding of forecast final value at completion. Change management for section of works. Recording of change and allocation of responsibility. Evaluation and recovery of any change that is not risk/liability including recovery from 3rd parties. Risk and opportunity management for project/section of works. Management (with operations team) of known and newly identified risks and opportunities for best project return. Identification and implementation of mitigation measures. Procurement for project/section of works. Ensure all involved in procurement for project understand allowances for items they are responsible for and the procedures to be followed. Maintain procurement schedules. Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries, and negotiate agreements including interim and final accounts. Financial reporting for project/section of works. Prepare and issue monthly cost/value reconciliations and cost/forecast reconciliations. Prepare cash forecast. Prepare quarterly forecasts. Support the Commercial Manager for the project. Provide training and support for junior commercial staff and operational staff who you are supporting. Identification, preparation, and negotiation of claims. Adherence to policies and procedures. Ad hoc duties as job requires. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: Optimisation of commercial return on a section or whole project. Control of cost, value, cash management, change, and risk on a section or whole project. Timely detailed reporting to Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager. Commercial development of all staff within job holder's area of responsibility. Timely procurement of subcontractors in accordance with company procedures. Contribution towards continued improvement within the business. Salary: Salary dependant on experience Location: NW1 Regions: Essex, Hertfordshire, London
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Quantity Surveyor - North London - Civils (NEC contract) Leading award winning Civil Contractor with a turnover of £2b annually, seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on their new Framework. Consisting of 1,000 projects ranging from £1m - £50m each. Locations will include London, Essex, Hertfordshire, and other areas. Projects are design and build and will consist of refurb and new build water treatment works and pipelines. They will include demolition, enabling works, new construction, foundations, piling, RC concrete, tunnelling, shaft sinking, and pipelines. Must come from a main contractor background and have experience in Civil Engineering. Educational requirements include a degree qualification and a civil engineering background, with four years' experience in a similar role. Must have worked with the NEC Contract. Role: Providing commercial support for a project, working closely with the operational teams. Contribute to profitable performance through successful commercial and financial management. Reporting to the Commercial Manager on all financial and legal matters. Principal Duties & Accountabilities: Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc. Coordinate any responses required with Commercial Manager. Liaise with the client, client representatives, and other 3rd parties on commercial issues, including the agreement of additional monies. Cost management for project/section of works. Build and maintain customer confidence. Understand allowances for elements of work (preliminaries, materials, subcontract etc.). Understanding of cost to end of reporting period and comparison with allowance. Understand forecast cost to completion. Value management for project/section of works. Prepare interim and final accounts. Understanding of true value to end of reporting period and comparison with actual cost expended. Understanding of forecast final value at completion. Change management for section of works. Recording of change and allocation of responsibility. Evaluation and recovery of any change that is not risk/liability including recovery from 3rd parties. Risk and opportunity management for project/section of works. Management (with operations team) of known and newly identified risks and opportunities for best project return. Identification and implementation of mitigation measures. Procurement for project/section of works. Ensure all involved in procurement for project understand allowances for items they are responsible for and the procedures to be followed. Maintain procurement schedules. Prepare subcontract documentation, issue enquiries, and negotiate agreements including interim and final accounts. Financial reporting for project/section of works. Prepare and issue monthly cost/value reconciliations and cost/forecast reconciliations. Prepare cash forecast. Prepare quarterly forecasts. Support the Commercial Manager for the project. Provide training and support for junior commercial staff and operational staff who you are supporting. Identification, preparation, and negotiation of claims. Adherence to policies and procedures. Ad hoc duties as job requires. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: Optimisation of commercial return on a section or whole project. Control of cost, value, cash management, change, and risk on a section or whole project. Timely detailed reporting to Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager. Commercial development of all staff within job holder's area of responsibility. Timely procurement of subcontractors in accordance with company procedures. Contribution towards continued improvement within the business. Salary: Salary dependant on experience Location: NW1 Regions: Essex, Hertfordshire, London
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Location: Cambridge Region: Cambridge A Main Contractor are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a Highways project on frame works worth up to £100 million on an ongoing project. The Client are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive Highways and Civil experience and will report to a Commercial Manager on the Project. The Senior Quantity Surveyor shall be responsible for: Providing assistance, support, and guidance on all commercial issues within the Project(s) Preparing internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor and any other reports which may be required. Preparing Valuations/Applications for Payment on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract. Preparing Cost Reports to the Client on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation. Preparing earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis. Preparing and managing subcontract and material Procurement Schedules. Administering subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of requisitions, monitoring, and authorization of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts. Producing and rigorously managing Early Warning Notices and associated registers. Preparing, negotiating, and agreeing on Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc. Assisting in identifying and proactively managing all commercial risks and opportunities and carrying out value engineering exercises. Encouraging and developing a culture of contractual awareness within the site team and ensuring that the full contractual entitlement is achieved by rigidly managing records, contractual notifications, change control, etc. Preparing and updating budgets and cash-flow / expenditure profiles for your section. Attending regular meetings with Contracts Director(s)/Contracts Manager(s) as and when required. Suggesting potential improvements and introducing where agreed with the Commercial Manager. Promoting the company at all times. Managing QS's as required. If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please apply with your CV.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Location: Cambridge Region: Cambridge A Main Contractor are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a Highways project on frame works worth up to £100 million on an ongoing project. The Client are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive Highways and Civil experience and will report to a Commercial Manager on the Project. The Senior Quantity Surveyor shall be responsible for: Providing assistance, support, and guidance on all commercial issues within the Project(s) Preparing internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor and any other reports which may be required. Preparing Valuations/Applications for Payment on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract. Preparing Cost Reports to the Client on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation. Preparing earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis. Preparing and managing subcontract and material Procurement Schedules. Administering subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of requisitions, monitoring, and authorization of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts. Producing and rigorously managing Early Warning Notices and associated registers. Preparing, negotiating, and agreeing on Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc. Assisting in identifying and proactively managing all commercial risks and opportunities and carrying out value engineering exercises. Encouraging and developing a culture of contractual awareness within the site team and ensuring that the full contractual entitlement is achieved by rigidly managing records, contractual notifications, change control, etc. Preparing and updating budgets and cash-flow / expenditure profiles for your section. Attending regular meetings with Contracts Director(s)/Contracts Manager(s) as and when required. Suggesting potential improvements and introducing where agreed with the Commercial Manager. Promoting the company at all times. Managing QS's as required. If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please apply with your CV.
Managing Quantity Surveyor - £70k - £95k plus package My client has experience in the design and construction of quality apartments spanning social housing, luxury apartments and inner-city developments, servicing both the private and public sectors. They bring financial strength and operational flexibility to offer a range of project delivery options to their Clients and partners. Their core product is medium to high rise RC frame apartment blocks 30 to 100 units . They have secured a full pipeline of work to 2020 with tier one Housing Association providers in London all G15 HA's . Main Purpose of the role The main purpose of this role is to take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial function in order to control and maximise the company's profitability, protect the company's legal and contractual obligations and to manage proactively commercial issues as they arise. The Managing Surveyor is to manage all commercial and contractual issues on his assigned project(s). Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Managing Surveyor will be responsible for leading the commercial team reporting to him, meeting procurement deadlines, cost reporting, valuations and payments together with pricing contract variations and undertaking commercial and contractual correspondence. The Managing Surveyor will mentor the team reporting to him, guiding the QS's on contractual issues that arise, drafting contractual letters, collating commercial reports monthly and cross checking payments to suppliers. The candidate requires a strong and demonstrable knowledge of the JCT suite of contracts. The candidate needs to have held a senior position previously, having managed a team and dealt with multiple and varied issues expected of a senior manager. Specific Responsibilities Team management and team building Manage QS's across 6 different residential construction projects Preparing tender and contract documents Reviewing Client amendments to JCT Undertaking cost analysis for tender returns on the project. Assisting in establishing the client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies. Performing risk and value management and cost control. Advising on procurement strategy. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks. Allocating work to subcontractors. Providing advice on contractual claims. Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports. Valuing completed work and arranging payments. Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use. Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations. Preparing a monthly cost report. Monthly sub-contract valuations Monthly client valuations Managing and guiding sub-team members Candidate Specification Minimum of 5 years "hands on" management experience Educated to BSc surveying or equivalent. A team player with excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills. Excellent Presentation and communication skills Benefits: Pension Scheme Friendly and understanding Management Team who promote CPD and in house information sharing and "new ideas" from all team members Competitive salary and package
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Managing Quantity Surveyor - £70k - £95k plus package My client has experience in the design and construction of quality apartments spanning social housing, luxury apartments and inner-city developments, servicing both the private and public sectors. They bring financial strength and operational flexibility to offer a range of project delivery options to their Clients and partners. Their core product is medium to high rise RC frame apartment blocks 30 to 100 units . They have secured a full pipeline of work to 2020 with tier one Housing Association providers in London all G15 HA's . Main Purpose of the role The main purpose of this role is to take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial function in order to control and maximise the company's profitability, protect the company's legal and contractual obligations and to manage proactively commercial issues as they arise. The Managing Surveyor is to manage all commercial and contractual issues on his assigned project(s). Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Managing Surveyor will be responsible for leading the commercial team reporting to him, meeting procurement deadlines, cost reporting, valuations and payments together with pricing contract variations and undertaking commercial and contractual correspondence. The Managing Surveyor will mentor the team reporting to him, guiding the QS's on contractual issues that arise, drafting contractual letters, collating commercial reports monthly and cross checking payments to suppliers. The candidate requires a strong and demonstrable knowledge of the JCT suite of contracts. The candidate needs to have held a senior position previously, having managed a team and dealt with multiple and varied issues expected of a senior manager. Specific Responsibilities Team management and team building Manage QS's across 6 different residential construction projects Preparing tender and contract documents Reviewing Client amendments to JCT Undertaking cost analysis for tender returns on the project. Assisting in establishing the client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies. Performing risk and value management and cost control. Advising on procurement strategy. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks. Allocating work to subcontractors. Providing advice on contractual claims. Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports. Valuing completed work and arranging payments. Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use. Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations. Preparing a monthly cost report. Monthly sub-contract valuations Monthly client valuations Managing and guiding sub-team members Candidate Specification Minimum of 5 years "hands on" management experience Educated to BSc surveying or equivalent. A team player with excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills. Excellent Presentation and communication skills Benefits: Pension Scheme Friendly and understanding Management Team who promote CPD and in house information sharing and "new ideas" from all team members Competitive salary and package
Quantity Surveyor / Fund Monitor - Client-side - London We are working with a leading real estate development finance platform with a secure £2+ billion loan book who are looking for a Senior / Associate level Fund Monitor to join their team. This an exceptional opportunity with succession planning into the director position over the next year. Remuneration £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits + Bonus The business has been exceptionally successful over the last decade and has built up a secure development loan book primarily focused on multi-unit residential development, bridging and investment finance with individual loan levels between £5 million and c£100 million. Responsibilities Pre drawdown - Appraisal of new project build cost, contract set up, programme and risk to input into the credit committee and Due Diligence. Live loans - Overseeing and managing the external monitoring surveyors and reviewing development progress, monthly valuations, budgets, programmes and drawdowns. Reporting - Quarterly high-level analysis and reporting into the business and institutional investors. Due to the nature of the role, they are looking for a Fund Monitor who has experience overseeing a number of developments at a time and will have the ability to autonomously appoint and manage the external consultancy practices. Requirements MRICS / MCIOB with a BSc in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or Project Management 7+ years' experience either as a Project Monitor / Fund Monitor or Quantity Surveyor. Experience overseeing the full development lifecycle of multi-unit residential developments above £10 million construction cost. Good understanding of development contracts, programme, budgets, warranties, and risk management. Commercial astute with good communication and high-level reporting ability This position represents an excellent opportunity to make a client side move with a leading lending platform. For further information on this opportunity and to apply for this role please contact John Clarkson on or send your CV through to .
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Quantity Surveyor / Fund Monitor - Client-side - London We are working with a leading real estate development finance platform with a secure £2+ billion loan book who are looking for a Senior / Associate level Fund Monitor to join their team. This an exceptional opportunity with succession planning into the director position over the next year. Remuneration £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits + Bonus The business has been exceptionally successful over the last decade and has built up a secure development loan book primarily focused on multi-unit residential development, bridging and investment finance with individual loan levels between £5 million and c£100 million. Responsibilities Pre drawdown - Appraisal of new project build cost, contract set up, programme and risk to input into the credit committee and Due Diligence. Live loans - Overseeing and managing the external monitoring surveyors and reviewing development progress, monthly valuations, budgets, programmes and drawdowns. Reporting - Quarterly high-level analysis and reporting into the business and institutional investors. Due to the nature of the role, they are looking for a Fund Monitor who has experience overseeing a number of developments at a time and will have the ability to autonomously appoint and manage the external consultancy practices. Requirements MRICS / MCIOB with a BSc in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or Project Management 7+ years' experience either as a Project Monitor / Fund Monitor or Quantity Surveyor. Experience overseeing the full development lifecycle of multi-unit residential developments above £10 million construction cost. Good understanding of development contracts, programme, budgets, warranties, and risk management. Commercial astute with good communication and high-level reporting ability This position represents an excellent opportunity to make a client side move with a leading lending platform. For further information on this opportunity and to apply for this role please contact John Clarkson on or send your CV through to .
A leading real estate development finance platform in London seeks a Quantity Surveyor / Fund Monitor at Senior/Associate level. The role involves evaluating build costs, overseeing external surveyors, and managing development progress. Requires MRICS / MCIOB qualification with over 7 years of experience overseeing developments above £10 million. The company offers a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits and the opportunity for succession into a director role within a year.
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
A leading real estate development finance platform in London seeks a Quantity Surveyor / Fund Monitor at Senior/Associate level. The role involves evaluating build costs, overseeing external surveyors, and managing development progress. Requires MRICS / MCIOB qualification with over 7 years of experience overseeing developments above £10 million. The company offers a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits and the opportunity for succession into a director role within a year.
Position: Quantity Surveyor Location: B ristol or Exeter with hybrid working available Salary: 5 0-60k (Neg DOE), car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: You will report directly to the Managing QS and you will be expected to provide commercial support on projects and take responsibility for several key accounts on a large project or the overall financial control of smaller projects. Responsibilities: Applications, valuations / cost value reconciliation. Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and feed information for weekly/monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow. Supply chain management. Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Mentor and regularly review with the project team. Contract Management including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications. Prepare subcontract enquiries negotiate and set up contracts. Ensure all notifications/documents are kept up to date Ensure all safety risk situations are brought to the attention of site management. Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractor(s) and clients' representative(s) Provide contractual advice to the site team as and when required. Experience: Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent ARICS or studying for APC Experience working with a main contractor Experience working within the water/wastewater sector (desirable) Knowledge of NEC contracts (desirable) Package includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Words: Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying QS SQS Senior QS Senior Quantity Surveyor Commercial Construction Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract Sub-Contracts NEC Water Treatment Clean Water Water Sector Water Industry Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Rail Highways Power Energy Nuclear Oil Gas Petrochemical Sewage Renewables Procurement Valuations Variations Claims Final Accounts South West Water Wessex Water Bristol Water Welsh Water Veolia AMP 7 AMP 8
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Position: Quantity Surveyor Location: B ristol or Exeter with hybrid working available Salary: 5 0-60k (Neg DOE), car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: You will report directly to the Managing QS and you will be expected to provide commercial support on projects and take responsibility for several key accounts on a large project or the overall financial control of smaller projects. Responsibilities: Applications, valuations / cost value reconciliation. Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and feed information for weekly/monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow. Supply chain management. Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Mentor and regularly review with the project team. Contract Management including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications. Prepare subcontract enquiries negotiate and set up contracts. Ensure all notifications/documents are kept up to date Ensure all safety risk situations are brought to the attention of site management. Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractor(s) and clients' representative(s) Provide contractual advice to the site team as and when required. Experience: Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent ARICS or studying for APC Experience working with a main contractor Experience working within the water/wastewater sector (desirable) Knowledge of NEC contracts (desirable) Package includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key Words: Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveying QS SQS Senior QS Senior Quantity Surveyor Commercial Construction Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract Sub-Contracts NEC Water Treatment Clean Water Water Sector Water Industry Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Rail Highways Power Energy Nuclear Oil Gas Petrochemical Sewage Renewables Procurement Valuations Variations Claims Final Accounts South West Water Wessex Water Bristol Water Welsh Water Veolia AMP 7 AMP 8
Competitive Salary + Electric Car or Allowance Harefield We're Ambitious! That's why we're keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you, to help deliver commercial excellence for our clients and ourselves! We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, strategic and charismatic person, to join our team as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, where you will be an integral part of the commercial team. Strong analysis skills, with demonstrable experience of making sound decisions, that have been informed by experience and data intelligence along with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise. Here are some of the activities you will be involved with Management of subcontractors and accounts Supporting the Commercial Manager and management of the commercial team Management of client disputes and internal auditing Maintaining the commercial risk register Overseeing weekly valuations and confirming accuracy of measurements Cost analysis and cost reduction initiatives. Contract review and rates analysis Production of CVR's for all projects We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate Inspiring, influential and charismatic communication skills with extensive experience in effectively landing messages. A highly experienced Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor with a high level of commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse problems and offer solutions. Experience in delivering NEC contract schemes, sub-contract management expertise, and a background in the utilities/civil engineering sector. A proven track record in developing junior colleagues to high performance is also desirable. A UK driving licence is essential. A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or significant experience in similar position is essential. If you are ready to be a part of a team that is driving positive change and making a significant impact on the future of infrastructure, we would love to hear from you! Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients, and the environment. What Next You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do! In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Competitive Salary + Electric Car or Allowance Harefield We're Ambitious! That's why we're keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you, to help deliver commercial excellence for our clients and ourselves! We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, strategic and charismatic person, to join our team as a Managing Quantity Surveyor, where you will be an integral part of the commercial team. Strong analysis skills, with demonstrable experience of making sound decisions, that have been informed by experience and data intelligence along with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise. Here are some of the activities you will be involved with Management of subcontractors and accounts Supporting the Commercial Manager and management of the commercial team Management of client disputes and internal auditing Maintaining the commercial risk register Overseeing weekly valuations and confirming accuracy of measurements Cost analysis and cost reduction initiatives. Contract review and rates analysis Production of CVR's for all projects We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate Inspiring, influential and charismatic communication skills with extensive experience in effectively landing messages. A highly experienced Senior / Managing Quantity Surveyor with a high level of commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse problems and offer solutions. Experience in delivering NEC contract schemes, sub-contract management expertise, and a background in the utilities/civil engineering sector. A proven track record in developing junior colleagues to high performance is also desirable. A UK driving licence is essential. A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or significant experience in similar position is essential. If you are ready to be a part of a team that is driving positive change and making a significant impact on the future of infrastructure, we would love to hear from you! Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients, and the environment. What Next You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do! In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure Rail, Highways, Structures We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading main contractor who operate within Rail, Highways and Structural environments. The successful candidate will support projects within the infrastructure sector and supervise commercial staff on a number of projects in the Wessex area of the UK. Extensive knowledge and experience within highways, structures, and rail is essential. Salary: £40k to £60k Location: London to Wessex Region: London and Wessex Relevant Qualifications needed: Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering Progressed steadily from an Engineering background Previously worked on Rail, Highways, and structures Chartered or Working towards Chartership Experience of managing a team of on-site staff (engineers, foreman, etc.) Key responsibilities include: Set profitability targets with the team, develop procurement strategy, and regularly produce financial progress reports Timely procurement, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts in accordance with procurement strategy Secure the best possible (value and timing) payments from the client in order to maximize cash flow. Ensure that payments are applied for and received in accordance with the contract Make sure that the client is always aware of our financial and commercial expectations Ensure that all necessary insurances, bonds, guarantees, etc. are in place. Ensure the timely release of bonds and retention monies Production of CVCs, Cashflow, and End Day Forecasts, and ensure that all are kept in line with targets and project strategy Monitor progress against programme (including subcontractors) in support of the site management Undertake preparation and agreement of internal and external valuation/final account to ensure recovery of full entitlement in accordance with the contract Participate in regular risk reviews and problem-solving Ensure timely compliance with contractual obligations and provide advice and guidance to the team as necessary Participate in all necessary dialogue to make sure that our commercial interests are always properly considered Influence and contribute to the resolution of all disputes that have a commercial impact Training, teaching, and mentoring other members of staff as appropriate With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure that all aspects of your role are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work within one of the UK's leading contractors, with excellent career and development opportunities. Suitable candidates are invited to apply with their CV.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure Rail, Highways, Structures We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a leading main contractor who operate within Rail, Highways and Structural environments. The successful candidate will support projects within the infrastructure sector and supervise commercial staff on a number of projects in the Wessex area of the UK. Extensive knowledge and experience within highways, structures, and rail is essential. Salary: £40k to £60k Location: London to Wessex Region: London and Wessex Relevant Qualifications needed: Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering Progressed steadily from an Engineering background Previously worked on Rail, Highways, and structures Chartered or Working towards Chartership Experience of managing a team of on-site staff (engineers, foreman, etc.) Key responsibilities include: Set profitability targets with the team, develop procurement strategy, and regularly produce financial progress reports Timely procurement, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts in accordance with procurement strategy Secure the best possible (value and timing) payments from the client in order to maximize cash flow. Ensure that payments are applied for and received in accordance with the contract Make sure that the client is always aware of our financial and commercial expectations Ensure that all necessary insurances, bonds, guarantees, etc. are in place. Ensure the timely release of bonds and retention monies Production of CVCs, Cashflow, and End Day Forecasts, and ensure that all are kept in line with targets and project strategy Monitor progress against programme (including subcontractors) in support of the site management Undertake preparation and agreement of internal and external valuation/final account to ensure recovery of full entitlement in accordance with the contract Participate in regular risk reviews and problem-solving Ensure timely compliance with contractual obligations and provide advice and guidance to the team as necessary Participate in all necessary dialogue to make sure that our commercial interests are always properly considered Influence and contribute to the resolution of all disputes that have a commercial impact Training, teaching, and mentoring other members of staff as appropriate With a keen eye for detail, you will ensure that all aspects of your role are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work within one of the UK's leading contractors, with excellent career and development opportunities. Suitable candidates are invited to apply with their CV.
Quantity Surveyor - Highway An opportunity has come available within a growing regional team, for a leading Main & Regional Contractor. Due to continued growth in established markets and expansion into new areas, they are looking to expand their established Commercial team working on a project in Kent/Surrey. With over 30 years' experience operating throughout the UK, they provide a comprehensive range of Civil engineer & Infrastructure solutions (minor & major civils work, highways and infrastructure). The Role As a key member of the commercial team, reporting into the Senior Quantity Surveyor and mentoring Grad /AQS's, you will be responsible for procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain. Managing projects from award through to final accounts, reporting on monthly cost/value reconciliations, assisting with change and managing variations. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, in a company that will offer you career growth. Key Experience Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or other relevant qualification and experience Civil Engineering and Infrastructure experience Previous Main Contracting and or Sub Contractor experience NEC contract experience Sub contract procurement and management experience Financial reporting, remeasurement and take-off experience If this is of interest please get in touch on and ask to speak with our highways team. Apply For This Job Title Name Address Postcode Your Email Attach CV 3 Park Court, Pyrford Road West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6SD
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Quantity Surveyor - Highway An opportunity has come available within a growing regional team, for a leading Main & Regional Contractor. Due to continued growth in established markets and expansion into new areas, they are looking to expand their established Commercial team working on a project in Kent/Surrey. With over 30 years' experience operating throughout the UK, they provide a comprehensive range of Civil engineer & Infrastructure solutions (minor & major civils work, highways and infrastructure). The Role As a key member of the commercial team, reporting into the Senior Quantity Surveyor and mentoring Grad /AQS's, you will be responsible for procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain. Managing projects from award through to final accounts, reporting on monthly cost/value reconciliations, assisting with change and managing variations. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, in a company that will offer you career growth. Key Experience Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or other relevant qualification and experience Civil Engineering and Infrastructure experience Previous Main Contracting and or Sub Contractor experience NEC contract experience Sub contract procurement and management experience Financial reporting, remeasurement and take-off experience If this is of interest please get in touch on and ask to speak with our highways team. Apply For This Job Title Name Address Postcode Your Email Attach CV 3 Park Court, Pyrford Road West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6SD
Freelance Quantity Surveyor High-End Residential Location: West Sussex Rate: £300 £350 per day An established and well-regarded main contractor specialising in luxury residential projects is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their team on an office-based contract. The business delivers bespoke new builds and large-scale refurbishments across the South East, working with high-net-worth clients, architects, and consultants to produce exceptional homes. The Role: You will work from the company s West Sussex office, managing the commercial aspects of ongoing residential schemes, typically ranging from £1m to £5m in value. This will include subcontract procurement, valuations, monthly reporting, and final accounts. You ll work closely with the Commercial Director and have regular input from site-based teams. Key Responsibilities: Preparing and managing budgets and cost plans Subcontractor tendering, negotiation, and management Valuations, variations, and monthly cost reporting Managing payments, change control, and final accounts Liaising with internal delivery teams and external consultants Requirements: Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the high-end or bespoke residential sector Familiarity with JCT forms of contract Accurate, commercially aware, and well-organised Able to work independently within a small, professional team
Dec 06, 2025
Contract
Freelance Quantity Surveyor High-End Residential Location: West Sussex Rate: £300 £350 per day An established and well-regarded main contractor specialising in luxury residential projects is seeking a Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their team on an office-based contract. The business delivers bespoke new builds and large-scale refurbishments across the South East, working with high-net-worth clients, architects, and consultants to produce exceptional homes. The Role: You will work from the company s West Sussex office, managing the commercial aspects of ongoing residential schemes, typically ranging from £1m to £5m in value. This will include subcontract procurement, valuations, monthly reporting, and final accounts. You ll work closely with the Commercial Director and have regular input from site-based teams. Key Responsibilities: Preparing and managing budgets and cost plans Subcontractor tendering, negotiation, and management Valuations, variations, and monthly cost reporting Managing payments, change control, and final accounts Liaising with internal delivery teams and external consultants Requirements: Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the high-end or bespoke residential sector Familiarity with JCT forms of contract Accurate, commercially aware, and well-organised Able to work independently within a small, professional team
Senior Quantity Surveyor Edinburgh 55,000 - 65,000 Conrad Consulting is a trusted recruitment partner to the industry's leading firms and we work hard with our clients to ensure together, we can offer you the best vacancies in the market; if you read on you will find this vacancy is just that. My client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their successful cost consultancy department in their city centre Edinburgh office. You will get fantastic project exposure, working on some of the biggest projects within the country. This role would suit someone who seeks more variety in their workload than just public sector frameworks. Projects will range from but limited to Residential, Commercial offices, Hotels, Build to Rent, Student Accommodation, Retail and Leisure. Requirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). At least 3-5 years postgraduate experience with provable technical delivery experience Experience with cost planning, value engineering and preparing tenders On offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor A starting salary of between 55,000 - 65,000 depending on experience Project exposure over a variety of sectors 38 days holiday Healthcare Pension of 5% matched Professional Subscriptions What happens next: On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor Edinburgh 55,000 - 65,000 Conrad Consulting is a trusted recruitment partner to the industry's leading firms and we work hard with our clients to ensure together, we can offer you the best vacancies in the market; if you read on you will find this vacancy is just that. My client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their successful cost consultancy department in their city centre Edinburgh office. You will get fantastic project exposure, working on some of the biggest projects within the country. This role would suit someone who seeks more variety in their workload than just public sector frameworks. Projects will range from but limited to Residential, Commercial offices, Hotels, Build to Rent, Student Accommodation, Retail and Leisure. Requirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). At least 3-5 years postgraduate experience with provable technical delivery experience Experience with cost planning, value engineering and preparing tenders On offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor A starting salary of between 55,000 - 65,000 depending on experience Project exposure over a variety of sectors 38 days holiday Healthcare Pension of 5% matched Professional Subscriptions What happens next: On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with.
This role serves as a first step toward becoming a fully certified quantity surveyor and involves a mix of office-based administrative work and occasional on-site visits. Working under supervision, a successful applicant will assist with various tasks throughout a project's lifecycle, from tender stage to final account settlement. Key Responsibilities Cost Estimation & Planning: Analyzing construction drawings and specifications to help prepare estimates for material, labour, and other associated costs. Contract Administration: Assisting with the production, review, and administration of main contracts and subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Financial Management & Reporting: Monitoring project expenditure, tracking costs and revenue, preparing financial documents and budgets, and assisting with the creation of monthly cost reports. Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Helping with the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services, including assessing quotes and managing subcontractor accounts. Valuations & Payments: Assisting with preparing valuations for completed work, submitting applications for payment to clients, and ensuring payments are received on time. Risk Management: Identifying commercial risks related to market fluctuations or project changes and communicating them to the senior surveyor. Site Visits: Regularly visiting construction sites to monitor progress, take measurements, and liaise with site teams and contractors. Required Skills and Qualifications A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is often required or preferred. Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills are essential. Good communication. Great problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with construction methods & standard measurement rules. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. This is a full time position, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00. If you are interested in our job offer, please apply today or give us a call. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Baker Group is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
This role serves as a first step toward becoming a fully certified quantity surveyor and involves a mix of office-based administrative work and occasional on-site visits. Working under supervision, a successful applicant will assist with various tasks throughout a project's lifecycle, from tender stage to final account settlement. Key Responsibilities Cost Estimation & Planning: Analyzing construction drawings and specifications to help prepare estimates for material, labour, and other associated costs. Contract Administration: Assisting with the production, review, and administration of main contracts and subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Financial Management & Reporting: Monitoring project expenditure, tracking costs and revenue, preparing financial documents and budgets, and assisting with the creation of monthly cost reports. Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Helping with the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services, including assessing quotes and managing subcontractor accounts. Valuations & Payments: Assisting with preparing valuations for completed work, submitting applications for payment to clients, and ensuring payments are received on time. Risk Management: Identifying commercial risks related to market fluctuations or project changes and communicating them to the senior surveyor. Site Visits: Regularly visiting construction sites to monitor progress, take measurements, and liaise with site teams and contractors. Required Skills and Qualifications A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is often required or preferred. Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills are essential. Good communication. Great problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with construction methods & standard measurement rules. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. This is a full time position, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00. If you are interested in our job offer, please apply today or give us a call. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Baker Group is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to fill a permanent opening with our client located in the City Centre of Glasgow. Interested candidates will have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects covering Student Accommodation, Hotels, Retail, Commercial and Industrial. Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor: Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages, including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation, are performed effectively Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan. Value engineering and life cycle costing Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages Requirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor: Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) At least 5 years experience with provable technical delivery experience Significant exposure to, and good working relations with, private and public sector clients Have experience of solely managing projects of up to 5M and up to 30M as part of a team On offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor: This position offers a starting salary of between 55-65k. Company benefits package includes Pension scheme, 38 days annual leave, Private healthcare, Life assurance, and a range of other benefits.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to fill a permanent opening with our client located in the City Centre of Glasgow. Interested candidates will have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects covering Student Accommodation, Hotels, Retail, Commercial and Industrial. Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor: Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages, including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation, are performed effectively Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan. Value engineering and life cycle costing Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages Requirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor: Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) At least 5 years experience with provable technical delivery experience Significant exposure to, and good working relations with, private and public sector clients Have experience of solely managing projects of up to 5M and up to 30M as part of a team On offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor: This position offers a starting salary of between 55-65k. Company benefits package includes Pension scheme, 38 days annual leave, Private healthcare, Life assurance, and a range of other benefits.
Highways Quantity Surveyor You're a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys detail, ownership and seeing projects delivered safely, on time and to budget. In this role, you'll be a key commercial voice within multidisciplinary project teams, helping to shape some of the most interesting civil engineering schemes in the Leeds area. You'll have the autonomy to make a real impact while being supported by experienced colleagues who value your expertise. Join a team where your commercial judgement really matters You'll be working for a respected civil engineering contractor delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects. As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be trusted to lead on commercial matters, build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and ensure your projects deliver profitable, sustainable outcomes. What you'll be doing day to day In this Quantity Surveyor position, you will: Prepare and submit interim payment applications and project final accounts Use civil engineering standard forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4 Raise and manage early warnings and play a key role in risk reduction Notify, assess and submit quotations for compensation events Procure sub-contractors in line with the project programme Carry out contract administration of sub-contracts Assess sub-contractors' payment applications, issue payment notices and arrange payments Agree sub-contract final accounts Measure quantities both on site and from drawings where required Produce accurate internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations in line with the commercial reporting timetable Work closely with the project team to monitor progress and effectively manage risks and opportunities Help ensure good quality and accurate site records are kept and maintained You may also be asked to support other reasonable duties from time to time that fall within the scope of the role. What you'll need to bring Qualifications & experience Experience working on civil engineering projects Familiarity with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts Skills & attributes Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines A proactive "can do / will do" attitude Reliable, punctual and focused on working safely and efficiently Good time management and organisational skills Professional, polite and approachable manner Open to new ideas and other viewpoints Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development Keeps colleagues informed of progress on key tasks Valid UK driving licence Salary, rewards and what's in it for you Salary: up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance Support for professional development and qualification progression Your development, location and working pattern Clear opportunities to progress your career as a Quantity Surveyor within a growing civil engineering business Ongoing professional development and exposure to a variety of projects Based in Leeds, with work across the local area and occasional travel as projects require Full-time role, working predominantly Monday to Friday in a mix of site and office environments FOOTNOTE If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on or email for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Highways Quantity Surveyor You're a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys detail, ownership and seeing projects delivered safely, on time and to budget. In this role, you'll be a key commercial voice within multidisciplinary project teams, helping to shape some of the most interesting civil engineering schemes in the Leeds area. You'll have the autonomy to make a real impact while being supported by experienced colleagues who value your expertise. Join a team where your commercial judgement really matters You'll be working for a respected civil engineering contractor delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects. As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be trusted to lead on commercial matters, build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and ensure your projects deliver profitable, sustainable outcomes. What you'll be doing day to day In this Quantity Surveyor position, you will: Prepare and submit interim payment applications and project final accounts Use civil engineering standard forms of contract, including NEC3 and NEC4 Raise and manage early warnings and play a key role in risk reduction Notify, assess and submit quotations for compensation events Procure sub-contractors in line with the project programme Carry out contract administration of sub-contracts Assess sub-contractors' payment applications, issue payment notices and arrange payments Agree sub-contract final accounts Measure quantities both on site and from drawings where required Produce accurate internal valuations, sub-contract liabilities and cost value reconciliations in line with the commercial reporting timetable Work closely with the project team to monitor progress and effectively manage risks and opportunities Help ensure good quality and accurate site records are kept and maintained You may also be asked to support other reasonable duties from time to time that fall within the scope of the role. What you'll need to bring Qualifications & experience Experience working on civil engineering projects Familiarity with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts Skills & attributes Excellent written, verbal and telephone communication skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines A proactive "can do / will do" attitude Reliable, punctual and focused on working safely and efficiently Good time management and organisational skills Professional, polite and approachable manner Open to new ideas and other viewpoints Takes responsibility for managing own performance and personal development Keeps colleagues informed of progress on key tasks Valid UK driving licence Salary, rewards and what's in it for you Salary: up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience A competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance Support for professional development and qualification progression Your development, location and working pattern Clear opportunities to progress your career as a Quantity Surveyor within a growing civil engineering business Ongoing professional development and exposure to a variety of projects Based in Leeds, with work across the local area and occasional travel as projects require Full-time role, working predominantly Monday to Friday in a mix of site and office environments FOOTNOTE If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on or email for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Office-based (occasional vesting visits at our storage facilities or possible offsite meetings with Subbies) working in our office in Mansfield. Key Responsibilities: Subcontract Review JCT, D&B and NEC Subcontractor Account Management Assist with the procurement and onboarding of subcontractors. Prepare and issue subcontract orders. Monitor and manage subcontractor accounts from award to final account. Review and process subcontractor payment applications. Assist in preparing payment notices and certificates. Variation Tracking and Valuation Maintain a comprehensive variation tracker for all subcontract installation packages. Record, assess, and value change events in line with contract procedures. Liaise with site teams and subcontractors to gather supporting evidence for variations. Ensure variations are captured early and communicated internally. Capturing value recovery borne from subcontract installations Client application processes Supporting the scheduling department with applications Challenge client assessments Requirements Previous experience in an QS role is required. Experience administering formal subcontracts orders JCT, D&B & NEC Strong understanding of cost control principles and practices. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Office-based (occasional vesting visits at our storage facilities or possible offsite meetings with Subbies) working in our office in Mansfield. Key Responsibilities: Subcontract Review JCT, D&B and NEC Subcontractor Account Management Assist with the procurement and onboarding of subcontractors. Prepare and issue subcontract orders. Monitor and manage subcontractor accounts from award to final account. Review and process subcontractor payment applications. Assist in preparing payment notices and certificates. Variation Tracking and Valuation Maintain a comprehensive variation tracker for all subcontract installation packages. Record, assess, and value change events in line with contract procedures. Liaise with site teams and subcontractors to gather supporting evidence for variations. Ensure variations are captured early and communicated internally. Capturing value recovery borne from subcontract installations Client application processes Supporting the scheduling department with applications Challenge client assessments Requirements Previous experience in an QS role is required. Experience administering formal subcontracts orders JCT, D&B & NEC Strong understanding of cost control principles and practices. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor, West / Central London Up to 80,000 plus benefits This leading interiors specialist sub-contractor working in London, offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated partitions and ceilings are looking to expand their commercial team, with an Intermediate level Quantity Surveyor to work as a Project QS. This role is based out of the office with frequent trips to London, where you will be involved in multiple projects valued from 5m up to 14 million, including commercial and office fit outs for the leading fitout main contractors, focusing on partitions and ceilings and associated packages Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your role will be to assist the project team with commercial functions on a number of current prestigious projects. Duties will include: assisting in all aspects of the financial control of the project valuations measurements cost reports attending meetings ensuring that adequate cost monitoring and management is undertaken co-ordinate and agree the production of final accounts with various parties ensure that project approvals and completions can be obtained at the required times Required Attributes and Experience The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have gained practical experience within a suitable specialist sub-contractor and preferably with experience of partitions and ceiling sub contract packages. Quantity Surveyors who have worked with main contractors or other specialist sub-contractors will be considered if they are an adapt and capable Quantity Surveyor keen to gain experience in a new discipline or working with a specialist sub-contractor on large build projects. You will have a focused attitude, and excellent communication skills and must be able to work as part of a team and possess a high level of motivation. Ideally you will also have an HND or equivalent qualification. The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level above for first class individuals. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor, West / Central London Up to 80,000 plus benefits This leading interiors specialist sub-contractor working in London, offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated partitions and ceilings are looking to expand their commercial team, with an Intermediate level Quantity Surveyor to work as a Project QS. This role is based out of the office with frequent trips to London, where you will be involved in multiple projects valued from 5m up to 14 million, including commercial and office fit outs for the leading fitout main contractors, focusing on partitions and ceilings and associated packages Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your role will be to assist the project team with commercial functions on a number of current prestigious projects. Duties will include: assisting in all aspects of the financial control of the project valuations measurements cost reports attending meetings ensuring that adequate cost monitoring and management is undertaken co-ordinate and agree the production of final accounts with various parties ensure that project approvals and completions can be obtained at the required times Required Attributes and Experience The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have gained practical experience within a suitable specialist sub-contractor and preferably with experience of partitions and ceiling sub contract packages. Quantity Surveyors who have worked with main contractors or other specialist sub-contractors will be considered if they are an adapt and capable Quantity Surveyor keen to gain experience in a new discipline or working with a specialist sub-contractor on large build projects. You will have a focused attitude, and excellent communication skills and must be able to work as part of a team and possess a high level of motivation. Ideally you will also have an HND or equivalent qualification. The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level above for first class individuals. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.
Job title: Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: Poole, Dorset Expected Start Date: March 2026 About the Project We are commencing a major £35m commercial-to-residential redevelopment project in Poole, scheduled to begin in March 2026 and run for approximately 3 years. This is a high-profile conversion scheme with complex phasing, stakeholder coordination, and significant procurement and cost-management responsibilities. To support the Senior Project QS, we are seeking an experienced, locally-based Quantity Surveyor to act as the daily commercial lead on site and client facing. Role Overview The Quantity Surveyor will manage day-to-day commercial activity, ensuring accurate cost control, robust documentation, and smooth communication with the Senior Project QS and the wider project team. You'll be the commercial presence on site each day, responsible for gathering data, validating valuations, monitoring progress, and supporting procurement and contract administration. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary on-site commercial representative, feeding all reports, measurements, and updates into the Senior Project QS. Prepare cost reports, weekly variation logs and commercial updates. Undertake on-site measurement, valuation of works, and verification of subcontractor progress. Manage subcontract packages and variation accounts. Monitoring and reconciling materials on site. Support change management, ensuring variations are captured, evidenced, and submitted promptly. Monitor risk and opportunity, reporting regularly to the Senior QS and Project Director. Collaborate with site management to track progress, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate commercial records. Contribute to final accounts, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant. Ensure all cost-related activity aligns with project budget, programme, and client expectations. Requirements Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction. Experience on large-scale commercial or residential projects ( £10m; ideally £25m+). Strong knowledge of procurement, measurement, cost control, and contract administration. Familiarity with D&B JCT contracts. Accreditation with RICS or equal Confident working independently and reporting remotely to a lead QS. High accuracy, strong organisational skills, proactive problem-solving. Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration. Must be based locally to Poole or within a practical commuting distance. Must be willing to work full-time on site.
Dec 06, 2025
Seasonal
Job title: Quantity Surveyor (Freelance) Location: Poole, Dorset Expected Start Date: March 2026 About the Project We are commencing a major £35m commercial-to-residential redevelopment project in Poole, scheduled to begin in March 2026 and run for approximately 3 years. This is a high-profile conversion scheme with complex phasing, stakeholder coordination, and significant procurement and cost-management responsibilities. To support the Senior Project QS, we are seeking an experienced, locally-based Quantity Surveyor to act as the daily commercial lead on site and client facing. Role Overview The Quantity Surveyor will manage day-to-day commercial activity, ensuring accurate cost control, robust documentation, and smooth communication with the Senior Project QS and the wider project team. You'll be the commercial presence on site each day, responsible for gathering data, validating valuations, monitoring progress, and supporting procurement and contract administration. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary on-site commercial representative, feeding all reports, measurements, and updates into the Senior Project QS. Prepare cost reports, weekly variation logs and commercial updates. Undertake on-site measurement, valuation of works, and verification of subcontractor progress. Manage subcontract packages and variation accounts. Monitoring and reconciling materials on site. Support change management, ensuring variations are captured, evidenced, and submitted promptly. Monitor risk and opportunity, reporting regularly to the Senior QS and Project Director. Collaborate with site management to track progress, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate commercial records. Contribute to final accounts, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant. Ensure all cost-related activity aligns with project budget, programme, and client expectations. Requirements Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction. Experience on large-scale commercial or residential projects ( £10m; ideally £25m+). Strong knowledge of procurement, measurement, cost control, and contract administration. Familiarity with D&B JCT contracts. Accreditation with RICS or equal Confident working independently and reporting remotely to a lead QS. High accuracy, strong organisational skills, proactive problem-solving. Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration. Must be based locally to Poole or within a practical commuting distance. Must be willing to work full-time on site.
We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places - Building Solutions South team based in Basingstoke/ Southampton. Location: Working in and around the South based in either Basingstoke or Southampton. Hours: 37.5 hours per week What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Kier Places - Building Solutions South team, supporting them in delivering high-quality refurbishment and re-cladding projects across the region. Your day to day will include: Managing the commercial resources of assigned projects to maximise planned gross margin Assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks Placing and controlling contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders Supporting the compilation and submission of project variations Leading and motivating commercial staff to ensure collaborative relationships across teams What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You have relevant qualifications (Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying desirable) and experience in a similar role You possess strong communication skills and can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and the supply chain You are organised, deadline-driven, and confident using IT packages including Microsoft Office We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places - Building Solutions South team based in Basingstoke/ Southampton. Location: Working in and around the South based in either Basingstoke or Southampton. Hours: 37.5 hours per week What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Kier Places - Building Solutions South team, supporting them in delivering high-quality refurbishment and re-cladding projects across the region. Your day to day will include: Managing the commercial resources of assigned projects to maximise planned gross margin Assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks Placing and controlling contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders Supporting the compilation and submission of project variations Leading and motivating commercial staff to ensure collaborative relationships across teams What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You have relevant qualifications (Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying desirable) and experience in a similar role You possess strong communication skills and can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and the supply chain You are organised, deadline-driven, and confident using IT packages including Microsoft Office We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places - Building Solutions South team based in Basingstoke/ Southampton. Location: Working in and around the South based in either Basingstoke or Southampton. Hours: 37.5 hours per week What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Kier Places - Building Solutions South team, supporting them in delivering high-quality refurbishment and re-cladding projects across the region. Your day to day will include: Managing the commercial resources of assigned projects to maximise planned gross margin Assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks Placing and controlling contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders Supporting the compilation and submission of project variations Leading and motivating commercial staff to ensure collaborative relationships across teams What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You have relevant qualifications (Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying desirable) and experience in a similar role You possess strong communication skills and can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and the supply chain You are organised, deadline-driven, and confident using IT packages including Microsoft Office We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places - Building Solutions South team based in Basingstoke/ Southampton. Location: Working in and around the South based in either Basingstoke or Southampton. Hours: 37.5 hours per week What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Kier Places - Building Solutions South team, supporting them in delivering high-quality refurbishment and re-cladding projects across the region. Your day to day will include: Managing the commercial resources of assigned projects to maximise planned gross margin Assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks Placing and controlling contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders Supporting the compilation and submission of project variations Leading and motivating commercial staff to ensure collaborative relationships across teams What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You have relevant qualifications (Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying desirable) and experience in a similar role You possess strong communication skills and can work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and the supply chain You are organised, deadline-driven, and confident using IT packages including Microsoft Office We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here . Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to