Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Borne Resourcing Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing main contractor is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor based in St Albans to support various education-based projects. This office-based role involves managing smaller jobs and ensuring the smooth running of the commercial processes. Responsibilities include procurement, subcontractor management, and cost reporting, while collaborating with Senior QSs. Ideal candidates will have a main contractor background and a sound understanding of JCT contracts, with a focus on delivering projects effectively across multiple sites. Referrals appreciated.

Qualifications

• Intermediate-level Quantity Surveyor or strong QS ready for the next step.
• Experience with main contractors preferred.
• Understanding of core QS duties and comfort managing smaller projects.

Responsibilities

• Run projects commercially under Senior QS oversight.
• Manage procurement and subcontractors.
• Handle valuations, variations, and cost reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Understanding of JCT contracts

Project management

Job description

Intermediate Quantity Surveyor | New Build & Refurbishment | Education Projects | St Albans

A growing main contractor delivering new build and refurbishment education projects is looking to appoint an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to support an increasing workload and a maturing commercial team.

This role has been created due to project wins and internal progression, with existing Senior QSs focused on higher-level oversight and an Assistant QS starting to take on their own smaller jobs.

The business is now looking for someone in between – a capable, hands‑on QS who can connect the dots, run jobs properly, and help keep the commercial function running smoothly day to day.

Projects typically sit in the £2.5m-£3m range, with occasional larger schemes up to £7.5m-£10m. These are generally smaller sites, meaning you won’t be permanently site‑based – this is a commercially focused role rather than a site‑heavy one.

The Role

• Intermediate Quantity Surveyor position within a small, experienced commercial team
• Working across education new build and refurbishment schemes
• Typical project values £1m-£3m, with some larger projects up to £10m
• Running projects commercially under Senior QS oversight
• Core duties include procurement, subcontractor management, valuations, variations, CVRs and cost reporting
• Supporting both Senior QSs and the Assistant QS as workloads increase
• Office-based with regular project visits (business mileage reimbursed)

What they're looking for

• Intermediate-level Quantity Surveyor (or a strong QS ready for that step)
• Main contractor background preferred
• Comfortable running smaller jobs and owning the commercial process
• Sound understanding of JCT contracts and core QS duties
• Organised, reliable, and commercially switched‑on
• Someone who adds structure and stability rather than needing constant direction
• Happy working across multiple projects rather than being tied to one large site

Interested?

Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)

No pressure — happy to talk it through.

And if it’s not for you but you know someone suitable, referrals are always appreciated.