Quantity Surveyor

Arise Recruit Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Brighton to join a well-established contractor's team. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the field, a relevant qualification, and a positive attitude. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a supportive work environment, where the employee can work on various construction projects from new builds to refurbishments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Long-term career prospects

Variety of projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role with a main contractor.
• A genuine interest in construction and a strong work ethic.
• Based within commuting distance of Brighton with a driving license.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and check tender documents and cost estimates.
• Keep projects on budget and running smoothly with oversight.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Quantity Surveying

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Are you a Quantity Surveyor in Brighton, or surrounding areas looking for career opportunities in 2026? If so contact Arise Recruit, as we have a number of Quantity Surveyor roles in Brighton, and various other locations in the M23 corridor.

One Quantity Surveyor, or possibly experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor role we have is with a well-established main contractor based in Brighton who are on the lookout for an ambitious surveyor to join their growing team. They work on all sorts of interesting projects across a range of sectors, including schools, commercial projects, one-off private residential schemes and a variety of local authority type projects, generally up to £5M.

This is a great role for someone with some experience who's ready to take the next step, with plenty of support from a down-to-earth, experienced commercial team.

What you'll be doing:

• Helping prepare and check tender documents, cost estimates, and bills of quantities
• With oversight from the department head, keep projects on budget and running smoothly
• Supporting valuations and payment applications
• Getting involved in variations, contracts, and keeping financial records up to date
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams to keep everything on track

What they're looking for:

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role with a main contractor.
• A good attitude, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in construction
• A relevant qualification (or working towards one) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
• Someone who's happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in
• Based within commuting distance of Brighton with driving license and own car

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive team and loads of opportunity to learn and grow
• Long-term career prospects with a company that promotes from within
• Variety - work on everything from new build jobs to full-scale refurbishments

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in a supportive, growing company by the coast - apply today