Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece London; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London in Eastbourne is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee costs on a long‑term commercial build valued at £5,000,000. You will manage commercial aspects from pre‑construction through to final account, ensuring profitability and contract compliance on diverse projects.

The role requires experience as a QS with a main contractor, strong knowledge of JCT contracts, and excellent negotiation skills, with a Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a QS on commercial construction projects.
• Experience with main contractor environments.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Commercial management of construction projects.
• Cost planning, valuations, and forecasting.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors.
• Managing variations and final accounts.
• Producing commercial reports and cost analysis.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and project teams.

Skills

QS experience

Main contractor

Commercial construction

JCT contracts

Negotiation skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Eastbourne

About the role of Quantity Surveyor

Looking for a quantity surveyor to work on a long term commercial build. The project value is £5,000,000. Looking for someone who has experience delivering commercial, or refurbishment projects at a value over £1,000,000. Working across a range of commercial construction projects, you'll be responsible for managing costs from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities of Quantity Surveyor

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Commercial management of construction projects
• Cost planning, valuations, and forecasting
• Procurement and management of subcontractors
• Managing variations and final accounts
• Producing commercial reports and cost analysis
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and project teams

Requirements of Quantity Surveyor

• Previous experience as a QS
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor
• Commercial construction background
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

The project is a commercial build and has a long duration.

If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Ciaran Poole in our Brighton Office on (phone number removed)