Project Quantity Surveyor

Red Sky Personnel; Grays; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Project Quantity Surveyor to lead on impactful projects in Grays. Key tasks involve managing applications for payments, ensuring timely contractual notifications, and mentoring junior QSs. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Structured onboarding and long-term career path

Qualifications

• 2 A-Levels and 5 GCSEs required.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Suite, COINS, Adobe) essential.
• Full UK Driving License needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage valuations, applications, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Track and report on progress, materials, and project variations.
• Mentor junior commercial staff on-site.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

2 A-Levels and 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above)

Degree or diploma in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

COINS

Adobe

Job description

Job Description

WE'RE HIRING: Project Quantity Surveyor

Division: Surveying

Location: Site-based is Grays, Essex

Reports to: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Direct Reports: Assistant & Trainee QSs

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on high-impact construction projects across substructure, steel frame, cladding, MEP, and industrial/office fit-outs? We’re expanding our Commercial Surveying team and looking for a Site Quantity Surveyor who’s technically sharp, commercially astute, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Working On

You’ll be at the heart of multiple live sites, working closely with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams. From managing applications for payment and internal valuations to tracking costs, producing KPIs, and handling subcontractor accounts, you'll be a key player in our project delivery process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and managing valuations, applications, forecasts, and cashflows
• Administering all aspects of subcontractor procurement and management
• Tracking and reporting on progress, materials, site records, and project variations
• Producing and maintaining accurate cost, performance, and progress documentation
• Ensuring contractual notifications and compensation events are issued on time
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff on-site

You’ll Need to Bring

• 2 A-Levels and 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above), ideally supplemented by a degree or diploma
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Suite, COINS, Adobe)
• Proven understanding of site-based construction surveying
• Familiarity with utilities, external works, fencing, lighting, roads, and civils
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK Driving Licence

What Success Looks Like

We’re looking for someone who’s proactive, detail-focused, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll have the chance to shape projects from the ground up—literally—from early-stage RFC works and steel frames to fit-out completion. You’ll be given autonomy, support, and development opportunities in return for delivering quality and driving performance on-site.

Why Join Us

• 37.5-hour work week (Mon–Fri, 08:30–17:30)
• 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (Christmas shutdown included)
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Structured onboarding, 6-month probation review, and long-term career path