Quantity Surveyor

Tilbury Douglas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension matched

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team in Harlow, supporting the commercial delivery of projects across the South East.

You will take ownership of key commercial activities, manage subcontractor accounts, monitor costs and reporting, and protect project margins throughout the lifecycle. This is a great opportunity to develop your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience working on construction projects in a commercial capacity.
• Understanding of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team environment.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assist in the procurement and administration of subcontractor packages.
• Manage valuations, variations, and applications for payment.
• Contribute to monthly cost/value reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Work closely with operational teams to support project delivery and identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical & analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Harlow

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team, supporting the commercial delivery of projects across the South East. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial activities across one or more projects, working closely with senior commercial staff and operational teams to ensure successful financial outcomes.

You will play an important role in protecting project margins, managing subcontractor accounts, and ensuring accurate cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within a leading Tier 1 contractor environment.

As our Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Support the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Assist in the procurement and administration of subcontractor packages
• Manage valuations, variations, and applications for payment
• Contribute to monthly cost/value reconciliation and financial reporting
• Work closely with operational teams to support project delivery and identify commercial risks and opportunities

About You

You will be a motivated and detail-focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in a main contractor environment.

You will bring:

• Experience working on construction projects in a commercial capacity
• Understanding of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team environment
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Experience across sectors such as health, education, commercial, or mixed-use projects is desirable. Working towards or holding RICS membership is an advantage.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to “Perks at Work” discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.