Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment LTD.; Luton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Varied project portfolio

Career progression within a growing bu

Continued professional development

Supportive commercial and operational팀

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment LTD. is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction contractor. Based in Luton, you will manage commercial aspects, control project costs from procurement to final account, and prepare valuations.

The role involves subcontractor management, tendering support, and ensuring robust cost reporting across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will have UK QS experience, knowledge of JCT contracts, strong Excel/IT skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within UK construction.
• Main contractor or specialist contractor experience.
• Experience working on construction projects from procurement through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Excellent understanding of valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong procurement and subcontractor management experience.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction discipline preferred.
• MRICS or working towards advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of allocated construction projects.
• Take responsibility for project costs from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare and review valuations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts.
• Procure subcontractors and negotiate packages.
• Manage variations and change.
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts.
• Monitor project budgets and cash flow.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist with tendering and pre-construction activities.
• Review subcontractor applications and payments.
• Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
• Manage final accounts.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain.

Skills

Excel & IT skills

Communication & negotiation

Commercial awareness

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction discipline

MRICS or working towards

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Luton

Salary: £55,000 £65,000 + package

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client is an established and growing construction contractor with an expanding portfolio of projects across London, the South East and surrounding regions. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The company delivers a varied range of projects across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, education, social housing and fit-out, providing excellent variety for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of allocated construction projects
• Take responsibility for project costs from procurement through to final account
• Prepare and review valuations
• Manage subcontractor accounts
• Procure subcontractors and negotiate packages
• Manage variations and change
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts
• Monitor project budgets and cash flow
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities
• Assist with tendering and pre-construction activities
• Review subcontractor applications and payments
• Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports
• Manage final accounts
• Work closely with project managers and site teams
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within UK construction
• Main contractor or specialist contractor experience
• Experience working on construction projects from procurement through to completion
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Excellent understanding of valuations, variations and final accounts
• Strong procurement and subcontractor management experience
• Good commercial awareness
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction discipline preferred
• MRICS or working towards would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Rewards & Benefits

• £55,000 £65,000 salary depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio
• Career progression within a growing business
• Continued professional development
• Supportive commercial and operational team