Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Prestigious projects

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is assisting a well-established contractor in Reading to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for our commercial team. The role covers pre-construction through final accounts on projects up to £50 million.

You will manage commercial and contractual aspects, work with clients and supply chain, and contribute to profitable project delivery across stadia, hospitality, and commercial sectors. Competitive benefits and clear progression paths are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with experience from procurement through final account.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects from tender through final account.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets, and forecasts.
• Review tenders and procure subcontractors/suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and tender processes.
• Administer contracts, valuations, variations, and payments.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, margins and performance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities across the lifecycle.
• Lead variations, change orders, and final accounts negotiations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and report to senior management.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract management

Cost planning

Tendering

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Reading

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

PPM Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established and growing construction contractor that is looking to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor at its Reading office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven QS to work on a diverse portfolio of high-quality projects across the stadia, hospitality, commercial, retail, leisure and specialist residential sectors, with project values ranging up to £50 million.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and ambitious business offering excellent career progression and the opportunity to work on prestigious and technically interesting projects.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of projects from pre-construction and procurement through to final account.

Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and operational teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably while maintaining strong commercial and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of projects from tender through to final account.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Reviewing tenders and supporting the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and competitive tender processes.
• Administering contracts, valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Monitoring project costs, cash flow, margins and overall financial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing and agreeing variations and change orders.
• Managing subcontract accounts and resolving commercial issues.
• Leading and negotiating final accounts.
• Working closely with project delivery teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting regularly to senior management.

About You

We are looking for either an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in their career or an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account.
• Experience within one or more of the following sectors:
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• A commercially focused and proactive approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider commercial and project team.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on projects valued up to £50 million.
• Exposure to prestigious stadia, hospitality, commercial and leisure developments.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Long-term career prospects within an established and growing contractor.

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for the opportunity to work on high-profile projects up to £50 million while developing your commercial career, we'd be keen to hear from you.