project QS

Fawkes and Reece; Southampton; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece in Southampton is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a large main contracting scheme. You will be site based for the next 48 months on a £180 million project delivering new student accommodation and facilities across the site.

The role requires involvement in pre-construction, subcontract procurement, handling variations and valuations, and regular cost reporting. A main contracting background and availability to commute to Southampton are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects as Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience with JCT / NEC forms of contract.
• Ability to commute to site in Southampton and work on a 4-year scheme.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in pre-construction activities.
• Procuring of sub-contract packages.
• Dealing with variations / valuations to the client.
• Cost reporting and conducting monthly CVR's to report to the MQS.

Skills

Site-based experience

Main contracting background

JCT/NEC experience

Job description

Location: Southampton
Salary: £400.00- £450.00 per Day
Contract: Contract
Type: Full Time

Reference: bpsn1n7_1785859913
Posted: August 4, 2026

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a highly regarded main contractor based on an upcoming scheme in Southampton. You will be site based for the role over the next 48 months and working for this respected main contractor who turn over £ 2 billion and are renowned for major projects

The business operates out of regional offices across the UK and works across the public and private sectors, undertaking projects across the education, health care, defence, commercial and leisure sectors valuing up to £500mil. Projects are administered via a mix of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

About the role of Quantity Surveyor:

As Quantity Surveyor, you will either be responsible for managing your own project or be part of the commercial team on a larger scheme. You will be reporting into the Managing Quantity Surveyor.

The project

The scheme is a new build £ 180 million project over the next 4 years delivering new info structure , 5 new RC framed blocks of student accommodation and associated faculty buildings /leisure / car parking and communal areas over the course of the programme

Key Responsibilities as Quantity Surveyor:

• Involvement in pre-construction activities
• Procuring of sub-contract packages
• Dealing with variations / valuations to the client
• Cost reporting and conducting monthly CVR's to report to the MQS

Key Requirements for this Quantity Surveyor role:

• Have the full right to work in the UK
• Come from a main contracting background
• Be experienced in administering JCT / NEC forms of contract
• Be happy to commute to site in Southampton

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative business with a culture which encourages developing staff and promoting from within.