Quantity Surveyor

Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step into a full Quantity Surveyor position?

Perhaps you've spent the last 4-5 years developing your commercial skills as an Assistant QS and feel ready for greater responsibility. Or maybe you're already working as a Quantity Surveyor and have 1-2 years of post-qualification experience, looking for a business where you can continue to develop and progress.

Our client is a well-established main contractor delivering construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects across a range of sectors including retail, healthcare, Ministry of Defence (MoD), Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and other public and private sector environments. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the addition of an ambitious Quantity Surveyor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business that invests in its people, provides ongoing mentoring and offers a clear pathway towards Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Management positions.

The Role
Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you'll take increasing responsibility for the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial management of live projects
• Cost planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and package management
• Managing variations and change control processes
• Supporting final account negotiations and agreement
• Liaising with operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
• Producing accurate cost reports and financial forecasts
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

About You
We're looking for motivated and career-driven individuals who are keen to further develop their commercial construction expertise.
You will ideally have:

• 4-5 years' experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to progress into a QS role, or 1-2 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Experience working within the construction industry
• Exposure to commercial, refurbishment, fit-out or industrial projects
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts
• Strong numerical, commercial and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of projects
• Ambition to progress into Senior QS and Commercial Management roles

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to NEC contracts
• Experience working on public sector projects
• Knowledge of NHS, MoD or MoJ frameworks and environments
• Full support and guidance will be provided for candidates continuing to develop their contractual and sector knowledge.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package tailored to your experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Ongoing training, CPD and professional development support
• Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate
• Health screening and wellbeing initiatives
• Long-term career security with a growing contractor
• Clear progression pathway towards Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Assistant QS ready for the next step, or a recently promoted Quantity Surveyor looking to join a company where progression is genuinely achievable and recognised.

What you need to do now
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