Quantity Surveyor

  • PACE Recruitment
  • Brentwood, Essex
  • 12/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Main Contractor)

Location: Brentwood or Liverpool Street

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Perks + Progression

A growing regional main contractor, established over 25 years, is seeking a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with experience in pricing and estimating to support office fit-out and data centre projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account
  • Preparation of cost estimates and pricing of works packages
  • Procurement and management of subcontractors
  • Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
  • Cost planning, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting
  • Variations management and change control
  • Interim valuations, applications, and final accounts
  • Commercial reporting and CVR submissions to senior management
  • Risk assessment and value engineering input

Experience & Skills:

  • Main contracting experience essential; fit-out experience advantageous
  • Strong understanding of pricing works, estimating, and cost control
  • Proactive, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple projects

Flexible working from Brentwood or Liverpool Street office, with clear progression opportunities within a supportive, growing regional contractor.