Lead Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid (Herts) £85k-£100k

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor for a permanent position in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement, budget control from early design through to construction, and delivering value through cost-saving initiatives.

You will lead a commercial team on projects valued around £30m-£60m, working from pre-construction through to final account, with a mix of office and site-based work and some home-working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Degree/qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (HNC/BTEC/NVQ/MSc) required.
• Minimum 10 years+ experience with a Main Contractor.
• Strong negotiation, budgeting and commercial management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of work packages and supply chain relationships.
• Manage project budget from RIBA Stage 3 to 4, with accurate reporting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage value engineering.
• Quantify risks, resolve disputes, and implement controls and changes.
• Lead design liaison and commercial transitions to main contract stages.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (incl. HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc)

Job description

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor for a permanent position in Hertfordshire. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement, budget control from early design through to construction, and delivering value through cost-saving initiatives.

You will lead a commercial team on projects valued around £30m-£60m, working from pre-construction through to final account, with a mix of office and site-based work and some home-working flexibility.