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Our Client a tier one Civil Engineering Contractor requires a are looking to employ an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their major projects division, to work on a recently awarded project based in High Wycombe. The role will be site based, reporting to a Commercial Manager. The project is a 20m Viaduct Refurbishment project at the M40 which will include but not limited to Concrete Repairs, Painting, Joint Repairs and will include complex temporary works. About you You will have experience with NEC forms of contract Experience within Civil Engineering/Highways would be advantageous You will have gained experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor You will hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). You will have a relevant degree in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Why work with our Client? Our Client is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. They offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. Including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service

Commercial Manager Consultancy Partnered with Leading Housing Association Location: London Bridge (hybrid in office 2-3 days/week) Salary: Up to £95,000 extensive benefits package Reports to: Head of Commercial / Director Team: Managing 2-3 Quantity Surveyors (within a growing QS team) About Us / The Role We are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking consultancy working in close partnership with a major housing association. This role sits at the heart of their Repairs & Maintenance division, overseeing the commercial management of social housing works, maintenance programmes, and capital repairs across their stock. You will join a business with a strong foundation (currently 20 Quantity Surveyors) and ambitious growth plans targeting a team of 60 QSs over the next 4 5 years. That means this is a rare opportunity to take a lead in shaping the commercial leadership of a growing organisation, with strong career progression. In this role you will: Take full commercial responsibility for repair & maintenance contracts, programmes, and frameworks Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of QSs (2 3 direct reports) Provide commercial input into contract strategy, tendering, procurement, and supplier selection Manage cost control, variation assessment, risk management, claims and dispute resolution Monitor performance against budgets, forecast costs, track KPIs, and report commercially to senior leadership Develop efficient processes, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives for commercial control Work closely with operations, asset, compliance teams and the housing association client to align objectives, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure high service delivery Be partly on-site in London Bridge (2 3 days per week) to collaborate with the client and internal teams About You / Key Requirements To succeed in this role, you will bring: Substantial experience (ideally 8 years) in commercial / quantity surveying roles, especially in repairs & maintenance or planned works in social housing / public sector settings Proven track record managing a small team of QSs and overseeing multiple contracts Strong technical understanding of measurement, cost planning, valuations, variations, and contract law Excellent financial acumen, analytical skills, and ability to manage risk Experience in procurement, tendering, contract negotiation and supplier management Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (you ll liaise with clients, internal teams, contractors) Confident, proactive, problem-solving mindset Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and deliver to deadlines Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Economics, Construction Management or related field (or membership of a professional body RICS, CIOB, etc) is preferred What You ll Get / Benefits Competitive salary up to £95,000 , commensurate with experience Extensive benefits package (including pension, private health, bonus or performance incentives, training & development, flexible benefits, etc) Hybrid working only 2-3 days a week in the London Bridge office Genuine career progression in a business on a steep growth trajectory Opportunity to help shape the commercial function of a growing team Close-knit, collaborative environment, aligned with a major housing association client

Quantity Surveyor Social Housing Refurbishment (Streatham) Up to £50,000 Benefits I m currently working with a leading social housing refurbishment contractor delivering a long-term reactive repairs contract in partnership with a major London borough. They re looking to add an experienced Quantity Surveyor to their established commercial team based in Streatham . This is a key role within a £32m annual contract, focused on delivering high-quality reactive maintenance works across the borough. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring monthly commercial targets are achieved with the team typically managing around £2.5m of spend per month. The Opportunity: Join a thriving and stable contract (12 years left to run) Work alongside 10 other Quantity Surveyors in a well-established office with excellent team culture and leadership. Clear progression route: those who perform well can quickly progress to Senior Quantity Surveyor level. Strong focus on professional development the company reinvests over 10% of turnover into learning and training, with opportunities for both internal and external development programmes. Parking available on site, with a workplace that encourages accessibility and inclusion. The Role: Managing commercial performance and profitability within a busy reactive maintenance environment. Monitoring spend and ensuring targets are met or exceeded each month. Preparing valuations, forecasts, and financial reports. Liaising closely with operational teams, the client, and supply chain partners. Ensuring compliance and best practice across all financial processes. The Ideal Candidate: Experienced Quantity Surveyor (or strong Assistant QS ready to step up) within social housing reactive repairs or a similar environment. Strong Excel and analytical skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and reliable this team rewards hard work. Capable of working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team. Salary: Up to £50,000 If you re looking for a secure role within a forward-thinking contractor offering career growth, long-term stability, and genuine investment in your development this is a great opportunity to consider.

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment. We are looking to employ an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join our major projects division, to work on a recently awarded project based in High Wycombe. The role will be site based, reporting to a Commercial Manager. The project is a 20m Viaduct Refurbishment project at the M40 which will include but not limited to Concrete Repairs, Painting, Joint Repairs and will include complex temporary works. About you You will have experience with NEC forms of contract Experience within Civil Engineering/Highways would be advantageous You will have gained experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Quantity Surveyor You will hold an accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). You will have a relevant degree in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor £28,000 £35,000 + Car (or allowance) & Benefits Bristol The investment by the UK government into the rail network continues to increase and opportunities with our client come with that investment. If you are an Estimator from a rail, civils or construction background looking for a new and exciting opportunity in a thriving billion-pound organisation with a healthy pipeline of projects coupled with an outstanding tender success ratio, then this will be for you! The Role The variety in this role is endless! Working mainly on long term framework agreements that can have anywhere up to 60 live jobs across the Southern part of the UK running concurrently. The works mainly consist of building repair works, platform resurfacings, signal box refurbishments, canopy repairs and Mechanical and Electrical jobs including lighting. This role will be on a high volume, low value framework which will require you to actively overcome challenges. As the work is high volume there will be an expectation to complete assigned tasks competently, but at speed. The work is largely civil engineering including grit lasting, bridges and platform refurbishments and some building works. The building element is likely to include things such as level crossing repairs as well as other minor works. You will need to take instruction from the commercial team and their assistants and create accurate cost value reports for the senior commercial team and the end client. The company: One of the UK’s largest Tier 1 contractors in the Rail Industry is experiencing a period of huge growth after being awarded several key contracts in UK. Due to winning these bids they need to grow the team to keep up with demand (which is in no short supply!), offering job security and stability. They carry out contracts directly for Network Rail and other train operators across the UK and have a wide variety of Rail infrastructure projects they are working on including building refurbishments, Mechanical and Electrical, Structure remediations, Earthworks and planned maintenance. They also invest heavily in the future of the business, whether it is on professional qualifications (for example encouraging their team to achieve chartered status) and have a Gold Award for “Investors in People which is testament to how seriously they take their role as a major UK employer. They want to process the correct candidate from Quantity surveyor as soon as realistically possible. The opportunities from there are to the n go on to become a Senior QS and/or Chartership. Renumeration: Basic salary is subject to experience and is accompanied with generous holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays. They will also provide funding and support training and development and offer full support in candidates that express the appetite to progress. There is the opportunity for you to take either a company vehicle or a vehicle allowance as well as 5% pension contributions within the package being offered. Agile/Hybrid/Flexible working is also available, but you will also need to maintain a presence within the office. About you: An Assistant Quantity Surveyor who can demonstrate capability in working to targets and deadlines as well as overcoming challenges will thrive in this environment. A qualification in Quantity Surveying is desired but they are also open to applicants who have ‘learned on the job’ and can demonstrate a strong commercial acumen. If you have worked in a fast-paced industry such as rail maintenance, building maintenance or facilities management I would love to hear from you! You will also require a full and clean UK driving license. Next Steps Do you a background in Facilities Management, Building Maintenance or Rail as an Assistant Surveyor? Are you ambitious and adaptable at what you turn your hand to? If this sounds like it could be you, please email me or call (phone number removed) for your chance to move or advance into the UK’s most thriving infrastructure sector. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Senior Quantity Surveyor Warrington Full Time Permanent £45,000 per annum plus mileage allowance Our client is an ambitious and well-established housing group with deep roots in three heartland areas of Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington. One of the largest landlords in the North West, they have 1,500 staff, manage more than 40,000 homes, support almost 75,000 customers and invest at least £5m a year into local communities and life changing causes. A social organisation with a commercial focus generating income to drive activities and deliver lasting change, they are a landlord, property developer, commercial contractor and social entrepreneur. They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide a high quality QS and cost management service to the Stock Condition and Planning Team. With a strong focus on driving value at the heart of service delivery, you’ll ensure the provision of an effective and efficient cost control service, ensuring the Repairs and Maintenance is delivered within set budget targets. Within this role you’ll be responsible for: Monitoring income and expenditure across all disciplines of the department Providing cost management, cost advice, life cycle costing analysis and contract advice in relation to the Repairs and Maintenance Delivery programme Preparing specifications, schedule of rates, pricing matrices and bills of quantities for major work programmes Using and assisting in developing the asset management software and maximising the benefits of the mobile working solutions available Dealing with day to day maintenance and contract administration including processing work orders, liaising with contractors and creating and analysing data and reports Acting as a coach and mentor in the development of staff and team competencies to promote change, innovation, continuous improvement and management of risk To be successful in this role you will: Have worked as a Quantity Surveyor within construction and will hold a Level 6 qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent Have extensive knowledge of housing maintenance management with background working for both Client & Contractor organisations. Have extensive knowledge of NHF schedule of rates and measured term contracts (JCT, NEC etc) Have experience of contract management and of negotiating and influencing at all levels Have an understanding of the needs within a social housing environment and the climate in which Registered Providers of housing work Have experience of completing repairs and maintenance specifications and of working with schedule of rates, processing repair and void work orders accurately Have knowledge of contract management, cash flow management and the governance procedures that exist within social housing Hold full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes Great people share qualities that our client values highly. They are problem-solvers, able to work well within our team. They are open, honest and committed to doing the right thing at all times, and they always look for ways to do things better, focused on making sure our client achieves their aims. If you can share our way of working, you’ll enjoy working here. In return, they offer a modern workplace that is challenging, supportive and gives you room to grow your skills – along with a package of benefits that shows how much they value your contribution and care about your wellbeing. Our client reserves the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that they have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis they would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible

Project Quantity Surveyor Berkshire £45k to £50k + package An opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor has arisen with one of the UK's top civil engineering contractors on a long term framework covering the road network along the M4 corridor. Valued at £10m per year and covering both reactive repairs and major projects, the contract promises to provide the successful Project Quantity Surveyor exposure to interesting projects, an opportunity to put your own mark on the contract and assist with the development of junior surveyors. As the Project Quantity Surveyor, you'll be carrying out pre & post contract duties on a variety of projects including highway maintenance, bridge maintenance, street lighting, improvement schemes, emergency response and surface salting. Some of your duties will include: Sub-contract management including the placing of subcontract orders, ensuring subcontract conditions are being followed, subcontractor procurement, measuring, negotiating of prices and rates, dispute resolution Contract management including on site measures, identify and challenge changes & variations, manage commercial and contractual queries from the client, prepare and submit variations to the client Cost forecasting Prepare and submit CVR'sIn return, the Project Quantity Surveyor can expect the support of an approachable management team alongside the autonomy to run and maintain your own contracts and team. You'll be working on a variety of projects including both low value/high volume work and schemes valued to £50k. You'll also have a competitive salary & package that includes: Starting salary of up to £45k to £50k Car allowance Pension contributions Private healthcare 25 days annual leave Discretionary bonus Yearly pay & performance reviewsProject Quantity Surveyors considering this opportunity will need to have experience with NEC, excellent communication skills, a client facing approach and a willingness to develop and mentor more junior surveyors. Quantity Surveyors with experience on highways projects will be at an advantage. Get in touch today to ensure you don't miss out. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview

Quantity Surveyor – Housing Refurbishment Camden £40-50k + Package We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor on behalf of our client, a market leading main contractor specialising in housing refurbishment. The role will be to work as part of a large team focussing on FRA, External Refurbishment, Major Repairs and Major Projects. Our client is looking for an experienced quantity surveyor within the social housing sector with previous experience working on a major housing framework with exposure to budgeting and estimating, schedule of rates, cost reporting, final accounting, CVR’s, variations etc. If you are interested in a move into a leading main-contractor where you can be a part of a successful and stable team, this could be the opportunity for you. As a Quantity Surveyor for our client, some of your responsibilities will include: Control all expenditure. Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts. Onboarding of Sub contractors/suppliers. Ensuring value for money & financial assessments. Manage day to day cost control & monitoring & reporting. Process Sub contractor requests for payment via application & invoice. Attend project & company related meetings. Ensure timely cash flow management. Maintain & develop professional relationships with client & customers. You will need: Ideally 5+ years experience in a Quantity Surveying role in housing maintenance. Industry relevant Degree or vocational equivalent. If you are interested in the role mentioned above, please apply via the link or contact (url removed) Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer