Quantity Surveyor

Recco; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a £10m+ project involving pre-constructed modular units. The role includes managing cost efficiency, preparing cost estimates and budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience with a main contractor. Benefits include flexible working options, an excellent package, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working (2 days work from home)

Excellent package

Career progression

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working for a comparable main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of cost management for social housing projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and financial performance.
• Work closely with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure financial efficiency.
• Monitor and control project costs to ensure compliance with budgets.
• Negotiate contracts, procurement, and variations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present financial reports and final accounts.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and industry standards.

Skills

Cost management

Contract negotiation

Budget preparation

Job description

The Company

Our client is a leading new-build & refurbishment contractor with over half a century in operation and a turnover in excess of £55 million.

Family owned since the 60s they work with a mixture of private and public sector clients across London and the Southeast delivering high quality new build, refurbishment & retrofit projects ranging between £5m and £50m for local authorities, schools, hospitals, commercial organisations and housing associations.

The Role

Currently seeking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to work on £10m+ temporary accommodation scheme, which involves the installation of pre-constructed modular units.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working for a comparable main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of cost management for social housing projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and financial performance.
• Work closely with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure financial efficiency.
• Monitor and control project costs to ensure compliance with budgets.
• Negotiate contracts, procurement, and variations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present financial reports and final accounts.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and industry standards.

Benefits

• Flexible working (2 days work from home).
• Excellent package.
• Career progression.