Quantity Surveyor

Macstaff; Poole; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee support programme (wellbeing)

Healthcare

Free on-site parking

Hardware/software resources

Professional fees paid

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Macstaff in Poole, Dorset is seeking an Employers Agent/Quantity Surveyor to deliver high-quality construction project services across healthcare, coastal engineering, education and residential sectors.

You will manage budgets, produce cost reports, prepare bills of quantities, and oversee contractual and commercial aspects. You will work closely with Directors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management or quantity surveying, ideally within private sector environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of cost management, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Professional qualification (RICS preferred), or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Managing budgets, producing cost reports, preparing bills of quantities.
• Overseeing contractual and commercial aspects of various projects.
• Liaising with Directors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Skills

Project management

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Procurement

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Driving licence

Education

RICS qualification (preferred)

Job description

Acting as Employers Agent QS from beautiful Poole/Dorset with a respected private company. This organisation values expertise, professional development, and a supportive working environment. You’ll benefit from a collaborative office culture, a range of wellbeing initiatives, and the chance to contribute to diverse projects across sectors including healthcare, coastal engineering, education, and residential developments. Enjoy working in a company that recognises and rewards your skills and commitment and where your career growth is a priority.

You will like

The Employers Agent/Quantity Surveyor role itself, where you will be pivotal in delivering exceptional construction project services. Your responsibilities will include managing budgets, producing cost reports, preparing bills of quantities, and overseeing contractual and commercial aspects of various projects. You will work closely with Directors and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope. This is a client-facing role that allows you to showcase your expertise in project management, contract administration, and commercial reporting, supporting clients throughout the entire construction lifecycle.

You will have

To be successful as an Employers' Agent/Quantity Surveyor here, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• Proven experience in project management or quantity surveying, ideally within private sector environments
• Strong technical knowledge of cost management, contracts, and procurement processes
• Professional qualification (RICS preferred), or actively working towards it
• Excellent communication skills for leading meetings, negotiations, and client engagement
• High organisation and self-management skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Full UK driving licence, with own vehicle for travel
• The right to work in the UK (No sponsorship available)

You will get

As an Employers Agent/Quantity Surveyor, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £55K – £60K DOE complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Company pension scheme
• Employee Support Programme focused on wellbeing and personal support
• Company healthcare and car breakdown schemes (subject to final package)
• Free on-site parking at our Poole office
• State-of-the-art hardware, software, and technical resources to support your work
• Payment of professional fees, as applicable
• Additional training and CPD opportunities to support your career development