Lead Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor Projects £1m-£20m

Tradeline Recruitment; Caddington; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradeline Recruitment is assisting a leading Main Contractor in recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team in Luton. The role covers pre and post contract duties on projects from £1m to £20m, reporting to the Commercial Director and coordinating with project, site and office teams.

You will manage subcontract procurement, CVR reporting, and subcontract accounts across sectors such as commercial, education, and public/private projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with a Main Contractor.
• Experience leading commercial aspects of projects.
• Knowledge of procurement and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and manage subcontract procurement and CVRs.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting and budgets.
• Communicate with external and internal teams effectively.

Skills

Commercial project lead

Procurement of subcontractors

Subcontract accounts management

JCT/NEC forms knowledge

Cost reporting/CVRs

Stakeholder communication

Pragmatic problem solving

Clear written and verbal communication

Regulatory awareness

Organisational skills

Education

HND or degree in Quantity Surveying (or related)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tradeline Recruitment is assisting a leading Main Contractor in recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team in Luton. The role covers pre and post contract duties on projects from £1m to £20m, reporting to the Commercial Director and coordinating with project, site and office teams.

You will manage subcontract procurement, CVR reporting, and subcontract accounts across sectors such as commercial, education, and public/private projects.