Quantity Surveyor
£45,000 - £65,000 + Bonus & Site Travel Expenses
Radlett, Hertfordshire | Projects across the South East
 
Why This Role Matters A growing contractor is looking to strengthen its commercial team as its order book develops. The business delivers £1m-£10m shell and core projects across the commercial, industrial and data sectors, taking schemes from groundworks through to handover for M&E installation.
This is an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who wants ownership of their projects and enjoys working closely with the people delivering them on site.
 
The Role - What You''ll Be Doing Based from the Radlett office, with visits to sites across the South East, you''ll manage the commercial side of projects from tender through to final account. Key responsibilities include:

• Procurement: tendering subcontract packages, reviewing quotes and negotiating orders
• Cost management: valuations, payment applications, variations and cost control
• Commercial reporting: CVRs, forecasting and regular project updates
• Contract administration: managing JCT contracts, particularly Design & Build, through to final account
• Project collaboration: working with site teams, subcontractors, clients and consultants to resolve commercial issues
• Risk management: reviewing drawings, specifications and site progress to identify changes and protect the project''s position

About the Contractor - Why Join

• Growing order book across commercial, industrial and data projects
• Shell and core work with project values typically between £1m and £10m
• Hands-on business where commercial and site teams work closely together
• Opportunity to take responsibility for projects from tender to final account
• Bonus scheme and expenses for travel to site

What You Need

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• At least 3-5 years'' relevant QS experience, ideally with a main or specialist contractor
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, particularly Design & Build
• Experience in procurement, valuations, CVRs, variations and final accounts
• Practical construction knowledge and confidence working with site teams
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to read drawings and specifications
• A full UK driving licence

Experience in groundworks, RC frames, civils, NEC contracts or pre-construction would be an advantage. Above all, you''ll need to be commercially sharp, proactive and comfortable taking responsibility.
 
What You''ll Receive

• Salary of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Expenses for travel to site
• Varied projects across the South East
• The chance to join a growing commercial team and take ownership of your work

How to Apply Choose the method that works best for you:

• Apply via this job board
• Email your CV to alex @ reinforcedltd . co . uk
• Call Alex directly
• Connect and message on LinkedIn (search: Alex Wallace - Reinforced Recruitment)

Even if you''re unsure whether your experience is a perfect match, get in touch and we can have a straightforward conversation about the role.
 
About Me I''m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I recruit commercial, project management and site professionals across London and the South East. I meet the candidates I represent and take the time to understand what they''re looking for before recommending a role.