Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join a leading property maintenance and regeneration contractor in Hatfield. You will manage the commercial performance of Planned Works across residential refurbishments, ensuring profitability and delivery on time.

You'll bring experience in Planned Works or refurbishment, strong knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, and excellent negotiation and reporting skills to optimise subcontractor procurement and project costs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Planned Works or refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and accounts.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proactive approach with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of Planned Works contracts from inception through to final account.
• Prepare, submit and agree valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts to maximise profitability.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages, including valuations and payments.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Produce accurate cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Work closely with Operational Managers and Site Teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support contract delivery by providing commercial advice and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Procurement

Cost reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Subcontractor management

Contract knowledge

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedQuantity Surveyorto join a leading provider of property maintenance and regeneration services. Working within thePlanned Worksdivision, you'll play a key role in delivering refurbishment and improvement programmes across residential properties, ensuring commercial performance while maintaining exceptional service standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering genuine career progression and the chance to work on high-value planned maintenance contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of Planned Works contracts from inception through to final account.
• Prepare, submit and agree valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts to maximise profitability.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages, including valuations and payments.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Produce accurate cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Work closely with Operational Managers and Site Teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support contract delivery by providing commercial advice and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

About You

About YouWe're looking for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has experience delivering Planned Works or refurbishment projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within Planned Works, Social Housing, Refurbishment or Construction.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and accounts.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• A proactive approach with excellent communication abilities.

Full UK Driving Licence