Quantity Surveyor

Galldris Group; Radlett; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in Radlett, Hertfordshire. This role involves leading commercial delivery on major projects, managing subcontract negotiations, and enhancing client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong contract knowledge and stakeholder management skills, and will ideally have professional qualifications like MCIOB or MRICS. The position offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 to £85,000 and comprehensive benefits including a pension plan, private medical scheme options, and more.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and construction processes.
• Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, and cost management systems.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and negotiation of subcontract documentation.
• Manage subcontract packages and change control.
• Produce monthly client applications and detailed cost reports.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to maximize margin.

Skills

Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract

Excellent IT skills (Excel, Word, cost management)

Proven stakeholder management

Track record of negotiation

Professional qualifications (MCIOB or MRICS)

Experience in civil engineering environments

CSCS certification

Education

Professional qualifications (MCIOB or MRICS)

Tools

CEMAR

Asite

Orbit

Job description

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rickmansworth (travel across regional sites)

We're embarking on major projects that will make a lasting impact, and we need an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery. If you thrive on responsibility, enjoy mentoring others, and want to work on projects that matter, this is your chance to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation and negotiation of subcontract documentation, terms, and pricing.
• Managing subcontract packages, interim assessments, and change control.
• Issuing commercial notices and handling compensation events in line with contract requirements.
• Producing and agreeing monthly client applications and detailed cost reports (CVRs).
• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities to maximise margin.
• Driving achievement of business targets for cash, profit, and return on capital.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships for repeat business.
• Supporting estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.
• Managing and developing commercial teams, ensuring their growth and wellbeing.
• Attending progress and risk meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Applying best practice and governance to deliver value and uphold our principles of "Doing the right thing."

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and construction processes.
• Excellent IT skills (Excel, Word, and cost management systems such as CEMAR, Asite, Orbit).
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A track record of negotiation and final account settlement.
• Professional qualifications (MCIOB or MRICS) or working towards full membership (desirable).
• Experience in civil engineering environments (Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation).
• Exposure to large‑scale projects or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS certification (as appropriate).

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role, £50,000 - £85,000.

Additional Opportunities

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Galldris Group – Radlett, Hertfordshire: an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Hertfordshire. To be considered, you will come from a Construction or Civil Engineering background.

Quantity Surveyor – Watford: Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Watford. Responsibilities include producing accurate and timely cost, value, and cash‑flow reports, managing cost control processes, and more.

Quantity Surveyor – Hertfordshire (Growing Civil business): We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Civil business based in Hertfordshire. Some of your roles and responsibilities will be as follows: Pre‑construction; Assist with tendering & estimating & work winning, Tender / prestart meetings, etc.

Project – Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor Required – North West London – Up To £85,000 Plus package – Residential: A National MEP Contractor is looking for a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor for projects across London and the UK.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our "Be Well" programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.