Quantity Surveyor

Poolhall Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Car allowance

Job summary

Poolhall Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to own projects across a varied portfolio. The role offers autonomy, home-working with site visits, and some office days. You will drive commercial performance and contract administration on mixed-use, retail, and industrial schemes.

You should have proven QS experience, NEC3/NEC4 familiarity, and strong cost-management skills. The position provides clear progression within a growing business with regional exposure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction or contracting environments.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract.
• Experience across civils and build phases of projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial function across multiple live projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Liaise with subcontractors on contractual agreements and cost control.
• Prepare and administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts and manage valuations, variations, and cost reporting.
• Work with project managers and site teams to maintain financial control and deliver within budget.

Skills

Commercial awareness

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

Contract negotiation

Site/civils experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (QS)

A growing construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of projects across a varied portfolio. If you're looking for a role where you can run your own jobs, stay commercially hands-on, and be part of a business expanding across multiple regions, this is worth a read. The business has a head office near Windsor, the role is predominatley to be working from home and construction sites with some days then to be worked in the office.

Who you'd be joining

This is a well-established and growing construction business delivering full-package project solutions. With continued expansion across central and northern regions, they are building out their commercial team to support an increasing pipeline of work. The business typically takes responsibility for running sites and overseeing delivery across the full project lifecycle, while also working alongside principal contractors on certain schemes. They offer a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities and a strong emphasis on ownership and accountability.

What you'll be doing

You'll manage the commercial function across multiple live projects, supporting schemes from early civils through to full build completion. Projects typically include mixed-use developments such as retail units, associated infrastructure, and industrial fit-outs.

• Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account
• Liaising with subcontractors on contractual agreements across specialist areas (e.g. fencing, cladding, M&E, groundworks)
• Preparing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Managing valuations, variations, and cost reporting
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to maintain financial control
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and commercial targets are achieved
• Supporting risk management and value engineering initiatives

You'll be trusted to take ownership of your projects, working with a high degree of autonomy while supported by a wider commercial and delivery team.

About you

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction or contracting environment
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract
• Experience across civils and build phases of projects
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred

What's on offer

• Comprehensive benefits package - pension, car allowance
• Opportunity to work on diverse, end-to-end projects
• Supportive and growing business with clear progression opportunities