Quantity Surveyor

Tradeline Recruitment; Caddington; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradeline Recruitment is assisting a leading Main Contractor in recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team in Luton. The role covers pre and post contract duties on projects from £1m to £20m, reporting to the Commercial Director and coordinating with project, site and office teams.

You will manage subcontract procurement, CVR reporting, and subcontract accounts across sectors such as commercial, education, and public/private projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with a Main Contractor.
• Experience leading commercial aspects of projects.
• Knowledge of procurement and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and manage subcontract procurement and CVRs.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting and budgets.
• Communicate with external and internal teams effectively.

Skills

Commercial project lead

Procurement of subcontractors

Subcontract accounts management

JCT/NEC forms knowledge

Cost reporting/CVRs

Stakeholder communication

Pragmatic problem solving

Clear written and verbal communication

Regulatory awareness

Organisational skills

Education

HND or degree in Quantity Surveying (or related)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Main Contractor) - Up to £80K - Luton

Our established and award winning Main Contracting client are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their thriving Commercial Team, reporting into the Commercial Director and working closely with Project, Site and Office Teams, offering an excellent variety of work, career progression and a fantastic working environment.

You will work autonomously across different projects ranging from £1m to £20m, delivering exceptional pre and post contract duties across property sectors including commercial, education, industrial, heritage, blue light and leisure sectors in the public and private sector.

Skills & Experience

• Experience of running projects as the commercial lead
• Experience of procurement of subcontractors
• Experience of managing multiple, simultaneous subcontract accounts
• Working knowledge of JCT/NEC forms of contract
• Experience of producing monthly cost reporting/CVRs
• Ability to communicate confidently with both external and internal teams
• A pragmatic approach to finding practical solutions
• Articulate and precise in all communications, both written and verbal
• Keeps up to date with current legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• Excellent organisational skills, able to manage the commercial areas of the project from inception to completion.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HND or degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying (or other commercially related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years' similar experience with a Main Contractor
• Well-presented and of smart appearance
• Computer literate in all Microsoft Office products