Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a regional main contractor in Eastbourne. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing costs and ensuring project commercial success from tender to final account. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a minimum of 3 years' experience. The role offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the ability to work from home two days a week.

Benefits

Great salary for the region

2 days WFH per week

Friendly office environment

Exposure to challenging projects

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management procedures.
• Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Pre-Construction Manager to identify tender opportunities.
• Draft contractual letters and manage cost control processes.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and provide financial input.

Skills

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

Arise Recruit are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a fast–growing, regional main contractor delivering high–quality projects across the commercial and residential sectors. Our clients work on a wide range of projects ranging in value from GBP3M to GBP15M.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a highly capable Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have proven experience with other main contractors, and will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of projects from tender through to final account.

Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities;

Pre–Contract & Tender Stage

• Work alongside the Pre–Construction Manager and Estimator to identify opportunity and risk in new tenders.

Contract Management & Cost Control

• Draft and issue contractual letters and commercial notices to clients and subcontractors.

• Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, variations, and final accounts.

• Measure and value subcontract works on–site and manage their accounts.

• Monitor project costs, forecast accurately, and report to senior management.

• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities.

Stakeholder & Client Liaison

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and colleagues.

• Attend site and progress meetings, providing commercial and procurement input.

• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure alignment on financial goals.

• Represent the business with professionalism and commercial integrity.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar.

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting.

• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial procedures.

• Driving Licence

• Ideally living within East Sussex, or nearby

What's on offer

• Great salary for the region

• 2 days WFH per week

• Friendly, fun and supportive office environment

• Exposure to challenging and varied projects.

• Supportive team culture in a growing and dynamic company.

Contact us today for more information about this fantastic opportunity.