Lead Commercial Quantity Surveyor - Capital Projects

Thomas Search; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Search is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of capital projects from pre-construction to final accounts. You will undertake site visits, support schedules and specifications, and work with procurement on tenders to deliver value for money.

The role requires NVQ Level 3+ in Quantity Surveying, a full UK driving licence, and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in construction or facilities management with MS Word/Excel proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Professional membership or progress towards a qualification such as RICS is advantageous.
• Experience within the construction and/or facilities management sector in a commercial or related role, supported by a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and commercial/financial administration systems. Awareness of site health and safety is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, prioritise workloads and work collaboratively within a team. You should be highly organised, detail-focused, competent with databases and spreadsheets, and able to demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of a range of capital projects from pre-construction through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake site visits and surveys to support preparation of schedules, specifications and scopes of work.
• Work closely with procurement teams during tender processes, assisting with tender evaluations and recommendations.
• Produce cost plans, estimates and formal client submissions while maintaining robust cost and revenue forecasts.
• Assess project progress, validate supply chain invoices and payment applications, and review quotations and variations to ensure value for money.
• Manage project variations, instructions, contingency budgets, risk budgets, supply chain orders and payments.
• Provide commercial information to finance and central commercial teams and ensure compliance with company procedures and systems, including IFS.
• Support and promote QHSE policies and safe working practices during all activities and site visits.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Thomas Search is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of capital projects from pre-construction to final accounts. You will undertake site visits, support schedules and specifications, and work with procurement on tenders to deliver value for money.

The role requires NVQ Level 3+ in Quantity Surveying, a full UK driving licence, and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in construction or facilities management with MS Word/Excel proficiency is essential.