Project Surveyor

Salter Grange Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor for a 12-month site-based Cat B fit-out project in Guildford, including labs and secure facilities.

You will work with the Commercial Manager and delivery team to manage commercial activities, valuations, cost control, and subcontractor packages on NEC-based processes. The role is on site full-time, demanding attention to detail and strong contract knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor with a main contractor.
• Strong track record on fit-out projects (Cat B essential).
• Solid knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Comfortable on-site full-time for the length of the contract.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project under the NEC contract, including compensation events, early warnings, and notifications, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare monthly valuations, cost reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Procure and manage subcontract packages, focusing on M&E and specialist lab/security work.
• Assess subcontractor applications and agree final accounts.
• Manage change and variations, and keep clear records to protect the contractor's position.
• Report to the Commercial Manager on margin, risk, and opportunity.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

On-site work

Subcontractor management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Project Surveyor

£25m Cat B Fit-Out (Labs & Secure Facilities)

Location:Guildford - site based

Contract:12 months, temporary

Salter Grange is working with a leading main contractor to appoint an experienced freelance Project Surveyor to a £25m Cat B fit-out scheme. The project includes laboratory space and secure facilities, so it is technically demanding and well suited to a surveyor who knows how fit-out works from the main contractor side.

This is a long-term site-based contract running through the delivery phase, giving you continuity on a high-value project with a contractor that has a strong pipeline of similar work.

The Role

You will look after the commercial side of the project from site, working closely with the Commercial Manager and the wider delivery team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the project under the NEC contract, including compensation events, early warnings, and notifications, and making sure deadlines are kept
• Preparing monthly valuations, cost reports, and cash flow forecasts
• Procuring and managing subcontract packages, including tendering, negotiation, and placing orders, with a particular focus on M&E and specialist lab and security packages
• Assessing subcontractor applications and agreeing final accounts
• Managing change and variations, and keeping clear records to protect the contractor's commercial position
• Reporting to the Commercial Manager on margin, risk, and opportunity

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Surveyor with a main contractor
• A strong track record on fit-out projects (Cat B experience is essential; lab, pharma, data, or secure environments would be a real advantage)
• Solid working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 or NEC4) and their administration
• Confident managing subcontractors and dealing with clients' commercial teams
• Comfortable working on site full time for the length of the contract
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience