Quantity Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Package tailored to the candidate

Genuine progression opportunities

Supportive family-run environment

Long-term career development

Visible impact on a growing business

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd seeks a Quantity Surveyor in Basingstoke to lead the commercial side of multiple projects and drive profitability. Based in Basingstoke, you will own the full lifecycle from pre-construction through to final account, coordinating with leadership and internal teams to deliver on budget.

The role offers a permanent position with a strong package and progression opportunities within a growing construction business, requiring commercial acumen and proactive project ownership.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Experience managing valuations and final accounts.
• Able to run projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full commercial lifecycle of multiple projects.
• Preparing and submitting valuations.
• Managing variations and additional works.
• Producing and agreeing final accounts.
• Carrying out take-offs and cost assessments.
• Monitoring project costs and profitability.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on budget and commercially successful.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial awareness

Valuations

Final accounts

Cost management

Client relationships

Subcontractor procurement

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Basingstoke. Hampshire

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Package

Job Type: Permanent

Quantity Surveyor

A well-established building and construction business based in Basingstoke is looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute QS who enjoys taking ownership of projects from inception through to final account. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to run their own jobs, work closely with company leadership, and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

The Role

You will be responsible for the full commercial lifecycle of multiple projects, managing both financial performance and client relationships throughout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Preparing and submitting valuations
• Managing variations and additional works
• Producing and agreeing final accounts
• Carrying out take-offs and cost assessments
• Monitoring project costs and profitability
• Subcontractor procurement and account management
• Commercial reporting and forecasting
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
• Ensuring projects are delivered on budget and commercially successful

About You

We're looking for an individual who is ambitious, organised and capable of working independently.

You will have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle
• Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts
• The ability to run your own projects with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and desire to develop your career

Salary & Benefits

• Package tailored to the successful candidate
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Supportive family-run environment
• Long-term career development
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on a growing business