Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks a Quantity Surveyor for projects across Hampshire. You will manage financial processes, ensure project profitability, and build client relationships. This position requires at least 5 years of QS experience and knowledge of various contracting laws, offering a competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme

Company bonus

Private Healthcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a QS in Civil Engineering.
• Working knowledge of NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT contracts.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cost Value Reconciliation process.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and profitability objectives.
• Procure subcontractors and negotiate prices.

Skills

Cost Value Reconciliation

Risk Management

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Time Management

Education

HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

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portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client a Civil Engineering Contractor based across the south coast are looking for a Quantity Surveyor, to work on projects from climate adaptation to infrastructure projects across Hampshire. The Quantity Surveyor will receive a generous salary up to £60k + Car allowance or Salary Sacrifice Electric / Hybrid Car Scheme, company bonus, Private Healthcare and fantastic career development

The client requires a Quantity Surveyor to provide a thorough and professional commercial service for all projects for which they are responsible. It will be the successful candidate’s responsibility to ensure business objectives in terms of health and safety, profitability and customer focus are achieved or exceeded.

Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Manage the Cost Value Reconciliation process within the business
• Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required
• Monitor manage risk & associated budgets
• Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company
• Build strong relationships with clients & their representatives
• Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary
• Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract
• Manage subcontractors effectively & in accordance with their terms & conditions
• Ensure project cost forecasts are updated accurately, in a timely manner

Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a QS in a Civil Engineering Environment
• A working understanding NEC3,4, ECC, ICE & JCT types of contracts
• Understanding of Tendering & Procurement processes
• QHSE legislation
• Experience of Dispute resolution (desirable)
• Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports (desirable)
• Full driving licence
• Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Can prioritise with good time management