Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Cuffley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Close-knit team of three

High-profile project

Job summary

Skilled Careers are recruiting a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join a main contractor on a brand-new education project in Hertfordshire, offering a clear progression path. You’ll take ownership of the commercial duties on a high-profile scheme, working in a close-knit team of three.

Your responsibilities include procurement, cost control, cost forecasting, valuations and final accounts, plus managing subcontract procurement and payments, while keeping rigorous commercial reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Experience on new-build construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control understanding.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of a new-build education project from procurement through to final account.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Managing subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and payments.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to protect project profitability.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring contractual obligations and commercial processes are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the successful delivery of the scheme while maintaining strong commercial control.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Procurement

Contract administration

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Ownership mindset

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Hertfordshire

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next career move? Would you like to work on a landmark education project, helping deliver a brand-new facility that will make a lasting difference to future generations?

We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction team on an exciting new-build education project in Hertfordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of your commercial responsibilities on a high-profile scheme, work as part of a close-knit team of three, and benefit from a clear progression path with genuine opportunities to develop your career.

The Opportunity

As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play an important role in the commercial success of the project, working closely with the wider delivery team to ensure the scheme is delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day commercial aspects of the project, from procurement and cost control through to valuations and final accounts. Working within a team of three, you’ll have the support and collaboration of an experienced commercial function, alongside the opportunity to take ownership of your work and continue developing your expertise.

With a clear career progression path available, this role is ideal for a Quantity Surveyor looking to build on their existing experience, broaden their commercial responsibilities and take the next step in their career.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of a new-build education project from procurement through to final account.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Managing subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and payments.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to protect project profitability.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring contractual obligations and commercial processes are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the successful delivery of the scheme while maintaining strong commercial control.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Experience working on new-build construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of cost control, procurement and contract administration.
• The ability to manage subcontractors, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the confidence to take ownership of your responsibilities.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

Experience working on education projects would be advantageous, although experience on other new-build construction schemes will also be considered.

What’s In It for You?

• £50,000-£60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Car allowance on top of your basic salary.
• Bonus to reward performance and contribution.
• The opportunity to work as part of a close-knit commercial team of three.
• A high-profile new-build education project offering varied commercial experience.
• clear progression path, with the opportunity to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility.
• The chance to work with an established construction team on a project that will leave a lasting legacy.
• An excellent opportunity to build your commercial expertise and progress your career.