Quantity Surveyor

GVR Solutions; Billericay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable main contractor in Essex seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The ideal candidate will manage commercial reports, assist in client requirements, and ensure project targets are met. Key qualifications include a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position involves significant responsibilities in budgeting, cost management, and project delivery. The contractor specializes in residential modular turnkey services and works on development projects up to £20m.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial reports and provide advice to the management team.
• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
• Ensure commercial targets are achieved, including project and programme cost, quality, and time.
• Delegate work where necessary and liaise with the team on project progress.
• Manage the costs of the project, budgeting and cash flows.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of Quantity Surveying

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent communication and oral skills

Proven track record of delivering construction projects

Self-sufficient

Versatile

Education

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established and reputable main contractor based in Essex, seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. As a main contractor, they supply full modular turnkey services to the residential and accommodation sectors and work on new development projects up to £20m in project value.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial reports and provide advice to the management team
• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies
• Ensure commercial targets are achieved, including project and programme cost, quality, and time
• Delegate work where necessary and liaise with the team on project progress
• Factor in health and safety regulations
• Manage the costs of the project, budgeting and cash flows
• Carry out measurement for valuations
• Analyse progress and reporting
• Identify opportunities and risks
• Attend post-tender and pre-contract meetings
• Prepare summary reports for the client and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Quantity Surveying, having worked for a main contractor or residential contractor
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Excellent analytical skills to make informed, balanced business decisions and reporting
• Self-sufficient
• Proven track record of delivering construction projects
• Excellent communication and oral skills
• Comfortable liaising with clients and senior management
• High‑performing individual
• Versatile

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Construction