Life Sciences Quantity Surveyor – Weybridge

Loba Group; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LOBA Group is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join an established main contractor, working on a life sciences project in Weybridge. This role focuses on commercial management of construction works in a technically demanding environment, coordinating with project and commercial teams to control costs, subcontractor packages and contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle.

You will gain exposure to a specialist construction sector on a life sciences project in Surrey, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Track record of managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Able to manage competing priorities and maintain strong attention to detail.
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline is desirable.
• Experience in life sciences, laboratories, healthcare or other technically complex projects would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, including tender enquiries, bid analysis, negotiations and package appointments.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Assess subcontractor valuations, issue payment recommendations and agree final accounts.
• Identify, price and manage variations and changes to the works.
• Prepare applications for payment and support agreement of valuations with the client team.
• Monitor commercial risks and opportunities, maintaining accurate records and reporting.
• Work closely with site, design and planning teams to understand progress and the commercial implications of project decisions.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

Skills

Experience as Quantity Surveyor

Subcontractor package management

Negotiation skills

Cost control

Commercial reporting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

LOBA Group is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join an established main contractor, working on a life sciences project in Weybridge. This role focuses on commercial management of construction works in a technically demanding environment, coordinating with project and commercial teams to control costs, subcontractor packages and contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle.

You will gain exposure to a specialist construction sector on a life sciences project in Surrey, collaborating with