Quantity Surveyor - High-End Residential & Heritage Construction

Quantity Surveyor

Salary and Package

50,000 - 75,000 depending on experience, plus car or car allowance, pension and benefits package

Location

Thame, Oxfordshire

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

An established construction contractor specialising in high quality residential, heritage and refurbishment projects across the South East. With more than two decades of experience, the business delivers architect-led new builds, large extensions and complex restoration works, working closely with private clients, architects and specialist consultants to deliver carefully managed construction projects.

Why Join Them

This Quantity Surveyor role offers the opportunity to work on distinctive construction projects where quality and attention to detail are central to delivery. The company maintains a steady pipeline of secured work and operates with experienced site, commercial and management teams.

For a Quantity Surveyor seeking long-term stability and varied projects, the role provides exposure to technically interesting builds, collaborative project teams and the opportunity to take ownership of schemes from early stages through to completion.

About the Role

The Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to final account, working closely with project and site teams to ensure financial control and contractual compliance throughout the build process.

The Quantity Surveyor will be involved in managing project costs, subcontractor procurement and commercial reporting while supporting the successful delivery of high quality construction projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing project costs from pre-construction through to completion

• Preparing and reviewing subcontractor packages and procurement schedules

• Negotiating and agreeing subcontractor orders and variations

• Monitoring project budgets and cost performance

• Preparing valuations and supporting interim applications for payment

• Managing variations and change control processes

• Reviewing subcontractor applications and agreeing payments

• Producing cost reports and financial forecasts

• Supporting final account preparation and agreement

• Supporting the commercial team across multiple projects when required

Projects typically include high specification residential builds, heritage restoration works and complex refurbishment schemes where careful cost management and attention to detail are essential.

Summary

This is a strong opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working on technically interesting construction projects within a stable and collaborative contractor environment. The role offers long-term prospects and the chance to contribute to the successful delivery of carefully managed, high quality builds.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.