Procurement-Focused Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Construction)

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd in Watford is representing a main contractor seeking a Procurement Manager with a Quantity Surveying background. The role focuses on subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and early supplier engagement for major UK/Europe projects.

You will work with pre-construction and site teams to secure packages ahead of delivery, manage relationships with subcontractors, and support commercial decision-making across multiple projects, with a clear path for

Qualifications

• Background in Quantity Surveying within construction.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in developing career in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement from tender to appointment.
• Negotiate commercial agreements with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work with pre-construction and project delivery teams.
• Manage supply chain relationships and secure packages before start.
• Support commercial decision-making across multiple projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Procurement

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd in Watford is representing a main contractor seeking a Procurement Manager with a Quantity Surveying background. The role focuses on subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and early supplier engagement for major UK/Europe projects.

You will work with pre-construction and site teams to secure packages ahead of delivery, manage relationships with subcontractors, and support commercial decision-making across multiple projects, with a clear path for