Quantity Surveyor

SSA Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Kettering team on a high-profile pharma/data centre project. The role includes managing cost control, budgeting, and forecasting while preparing tender documents. Strong experience in MEP contracting and excellent commercial skills are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in MEP contracting or construction.
• Strong knowledge of pharma or data centre projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of cost control, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned projects.
• Prepare and review tender documents, contracts, and variations.
• Conduct valuations, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure commercial alignment.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Commercial awareness

Contract management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Kettering

SSA are currently working with a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor with over 40 years of experience delivering complex projects across Europe. They specialise in pharmaceutical facilities, data centres, food processing plants, and commercial builds, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability.

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Kettering team on a high‑profile pharma/data centre project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of cost control, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned projects.
• Prepare and review tender documents, contracts, and variations.
• Conduct valuations, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure commercial alignment.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in MEP contracting or construction.
• Strong knowledge of pharma or data centre projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contract management skills.