Commercial Quantity Surveyor

1st Executive; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking company looking for commercial Quantity Surveyors to manage costs on large defence projects. This interim role, starting at 12 months, offers a chance to work on multi-million-pound contracts involving refurbishments and new builds. Ideal for those transitioning from permanent roles, this position promises growth and learning within a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation, where your contributions will significantly impact the success of long-term projects.

Qualifications

• QS background with experience in managing costs for large projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and subcontractors for defence projects.
• Work on large, multi-million-pound contracts including refurbishments.

Skills

Cost Management

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

Project Management

Subcontractor Management

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Quantity Surveying

Experience in Fast-track Scheme

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a company that is looking for a couple of commercial QSs to join their team. This is a really exciting time to join the business, with some very promising long-term projects.

Role Overview

• The role involves managing costs and subcontractors for defence projects.
• You will be working on large, multi-million-pound contracts.
• The projects include refurbishments, re-kitting, and new builds.
• Dealing with post-award contracts.

This is a great opportunity to learn and progress within the business. These are interim roles starting at 12 months, with the possibility of extensions.

Candidate Requirements

• You should have a QS background with some knowledge of NEC contracts.
• You might be a postgraduate with experience gained through a fast-track scheme or similar, or more experienced in this field.
• Experience working on large, multi-million-pound projects is essential.

This is a good opportunity to transition from a permanent role into the interim market.

The roles are offered on a long-term interim basis, with a requirement to be based 3 days a week in the offices near Reading.