Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Location: Essex 
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

The Opportunity

An established specialist construction contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

Working across a range of construction, groundworks and civil engineering projects, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring costs are controlled and works are delivered profitably.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual with strong negotiation, organisational and financial management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control project costs, budgets and financial performance.

• Monitor project profitability, prepare cost forecasts and identify commercial risks.

• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.

• Measure and value completed works on site.

• Manage, assess and price project variations and additional works.

• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts.

• Maintain accurate contract documentation and manage post-contract matters.

• Prepare contractual correspondence for clients and subcontractors.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, payments and final accounts.

• Source and procure materials and subcontractor services, ensuring best value.

• Carry out material take-offs and support procurement requirements.

• Maintain regular communication with clients, suppliers and site teams.

• Produce commercial reports and provide updates on project financial performance.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.

• Minimum of three years' experience managing elements of construction projects.

• Experience managing project budgets, valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.

• Experience negotiating and managing subcontractor accounts.

• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

• A relevant BTEC, HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction is desirable.

• RICS membership would be advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Salary, Benefits & Working Arrangements

• £55,000 – £60,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Company pension.

• Private medical insurance, subject to successful completion of probation.

• On-site parking.

• Office-based position in Essex, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

• Regular travel to sites, predominantly across Essex and London, although projects may be further afield