Quantity Surveyor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Prestigious projects

Long-term career prospects

Supportive team

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a reputable residential contractor in Hampshire. The role focuses on commercial delivery across multiple high-specification projects, from pre-construction through final account.

The candidate should have strong Excel skills, UK driving licence, and proven ability to manage projects independently while maintaining cost control and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Quantity Surveyor role.
• Residential construction/refurbishment/main contracting background.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial procedures.
• Ability to manage projects independently and prioritise workload.
• Strong financial and commercial management with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery of multiple residential projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Prepare subcontract tender packages, review quotations, and support procurement of trade packages.
• Manage subcontractor accounts including valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Administer variations and change control on live projects.
• Produce payment applications, CVRs, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Monitor profitability and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support site teams with cost planning and value engineering.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, especially JCT forms.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost management software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hampshire

Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential contractor working on high-specification new-build, refurbishment, extension, and restoration projects. This Quantity Surveyor position is ideally suited to someone commercially minded who enjoys managing multiple projects and wants to build a long-term career within the prime residential sector.

Day-to-day of the role

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple residential construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Prepare subcontract tender packages, review returned quotations, and support procurement of trade packages.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and final account negotiations.
• Administer variations and change control procedures across live projects.
• Produce applications for payment, monthly CVRs, forecasts, budget reviews, and cost reports.
• Monitor project profitability and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support site and project teams with cost planning and value engineering initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, particularly under JCT forms of contract, and internal procedures.

Required skills & qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveyor position.
• Background in residential construction, refurbishment, or main contracting.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial procedures.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong financial and commercial management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills when dealing with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with commercial management software would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and a proactive, organised approach to work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious high-specification residential projects.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing and successful contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to bespoke new-build, refurbishment, and restoration projects across the South of England.