Quantity Surveyor

ARV Solutions Contracts; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Long service recognition

25 days holiday

Job summary

ARV Solutions Contracts in Derby is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5–10 years' experience to join a specialist offsite contractor. The role requires independent cost management, accurate measurement and risk-based commercial oversight across projects in the UK.

Hybrid pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. Salary £47,000–£50,000 plus car allowance, with CPD and healthcare benefits. Relevant experience in JCT/NEC contracts and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Proven ability to work independently on commercial activities.
• Strong measuring experience across relevant construction packages.
• Experience working for a main contractor or subcontractor.
• Understanding of standard construction contracts.
• Competent in cost management, reporting and commercial processes.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects from inception to completion.
• Undertake accurate measurement and cost planning for works.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure cost control and financial reporting.
• Review and administer JCT & NEC forms of contracts.
• Support procurement of subcontract packages where required.
• Maintain accurate records and commercial documentation.
• Contribute to project forecasting and budgeting activities.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Measurement

Cost Management

Estimating

Contracts

Construction

Commercial Management

Forecasting

Procurement

Reporting

JCT

NEC

Offsite Construction

MMC

Timber Frame

Structural Timber

Structural Steel

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Derby
Salary: £47,000-£50,000 + Car Allowance
Sector: Offsite Construction

We have partnered with a specialist offsite construction contractor delivering truly unique projects across the UK. The role requires a competent, standalone QS with solid measuring experience and the ability to manage packages with limited supervision. This opportunity suits candidates with around 5-10 years' experience who are comfortable working across contractor environments and can contribute quickly due to the urgent nature of the hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects from inception to completion
• Undertake accurate measurement and cost planning for works
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations and final accounts
• Liaise with project teams to ensure cost control and financial reporting
• Review and administer JCT & NEC forms of contracts
• Support procurement of subcontract packages where required
• Maintain accurate records and commercial documentation
• Contribute to project forecasting and budgeting activities

Experience Required

• 5-10 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Proven ability to work independently on commercial activities
• Strong measuring experience across relevant construction packages
• Experience working for a main contractor or subcontractor
• Understanding of standard construction contracts
• Competent in cost management, reporting and commercial processes
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Additional Information

• Hybrid working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
• CPD & development
• Private Healthcare
• Long service recognition
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday

Key Skills: Quantity Surveying, Measurement, Cost Management, Estimating, Contracts, Construction, Commercial Management, Forecasting, Procurement, Reporting, JCT, NEC, Offsite Construction, MMC, Timber Frame, Structural Timber, Structural Steel

This employer is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.