Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for their Nottingham office. The successful candidate will manage all costs related to building projects, ensuring value for money while maintaining high standards. This permanent full-time role offers a salary between £55,000 and £60,000 per annum, along with various benefits including a car allowance, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and opportunities for career progression to Senior QS within 12-18 months.

Benefits

Car allowance / company car

Generous bonus scheme

Fuel allowance

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Further development and training

Career progression to Senior QS within 12-18 months

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in housing or residential projects.
• Experience with JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects.
• Seek to minimise project costs while achieving required standards.
• Enhance value for money in project management.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Understanding of construction contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location:

East Midlands, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

Job Type:

Permanent, expected to work Full-Time hours Monday - Friday

Primary Industry:

Construction - Housing / Residential

Salary:

£55,000 - £60,000 Per annum

Benefits:

• Car allowance / company car
• Generous bonus scheme
• Fuel allowance
• Private pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Additional benefits
• Further development and training
• Career progression to Senior QS within 12-18 months

Skills:

Quantity Surveying, Housing or residential projects

Experience with contracts including JCT contracts

Good technical understanding of house building

A growing medium-sized housing developer is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their Nottingham office. Due to expansion and a strong pipeline of new sites, they are seeking someone to support their commercial function.

Job Duties:

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. They will seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.

Required Qualifications:

• Driving Licence

Education:

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field is desired but not essential

Experience:

Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in housing or residential projects.

Experience with JCT contracts

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Working Conditions:

The role will be based in the Nottingham office with occasional travel to project sites. The Quantity Surveyor will work full-time hours, with some flexibility required to meet project deadlines.

If you are interested in this position, please apply and our consultant will call you to discuss it further.