Quantity Surveyor

Rocket Staffing Group Ltd; Meriden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Staffing Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a construction team delivering projects across building, civil, infrastructure, highways, utilities, groundworks and refurbishment across Midlands / UK-wide. You will be responsible for commercial and financial management, cost control, and maximizing profitability.

The role involves managing budgets, interim valuations, payment applications, final accounts, subcontractor procurement, variations, and NEC/JCT contract

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Degree, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and negotiations.
• Assess variations, claims and commercial risks.
• Administer NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Cost control

Valuations

Procurement

Contract administration

Negotiation

Organisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC/JCT contracts knowledge

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Midlands / UK-wide

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a construction team delivering projects across multiple disciplines, including building, civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, utilities, groundworks, and refurbishment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial and financial management of projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, and maximising profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and negotiations.
• Assess variations, claims, and commercial risks.
• Administer NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Experience in one or more construction disciplines.
• Good knowledge of cost control, valuations, procurement, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Degree, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience desirable.