Client-Side Quantity Surveyor | Commercial Lead on Prime Projects

Selway Joyce Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

27 days leave

Private medical

Mental health cover

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Professional membership

Job summary

Selway Joyce Limited is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to lead client-side commercial management on construction projects, ensuring cost control, contract administration, procurement and financial reporting throughout the lifecycle.

You will manage cost plans, tendering, supplier procurement and valuations, while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability.
• Good understanding of UK construction contracts and procurement routes.
• Ability to manage projects with little support.
• Typically 3–5 years’ experience in quantity surveying or commercial management.
• Proficient in QS software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of projects from pre-construction to final account for clients new and existing.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation.
• Procure contractors and suppliers in accordance with company procedures.
• Administer construction contracts (Mainly JCT; NEC experience beneficial).
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment, and variation assessments.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Produce monthly cost reports and forecasts for the client team.
• Manage contractor accounts and payments.
• Develop and maintain client-contractor relationships.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attend client, design, and site meetings.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution with senior team support.
• Act as CA/EA and produce meeting minutes and change control forms.
• Support the wider team in project and business tasks.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

UK construction contracts knowledge

Procurement routes understanding

Ability to work independently

QS software proficiency

Excel proficiency

Tools

QS software

Excel

Job description

Selway Joyce Limited is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to lead client-side commercial management on construction projects, ensuring cost control, contract administration, procurement and financial reporting throughout the lifecycle.

You will manage cost plans, tendering, supplier procurement and valuations, while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.