Quantity Surveyor

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

PPM Recruitment, on behalf of a well-established construction contractor, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Reading office. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects from procurement through to final account on a diverse portfolio spanning stadia, hospitality, commercial, retail, leisure and specialist residential schemes.

The role offers a supportive team, strong career progression and exposure to high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline required.
• Experience as QS or Senior QS within the construction sector is essential.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account.

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 procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Administering contracts, valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Monitoring project costs, cash flow, margins and overall financial performance.
• Leading and negotiating final accounts.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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

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

• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on projects valued up to
• 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.