Quantity Surveyor

Ballast Nedam; Redhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballast Nedam in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial mindset to lead financial performance on building and infrastructure projects. You will manage budgets, cost forecasts, contracts, and variations from tender through final account, providing commercial guidance to project teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, 5-10 years in construction, knowledge of JCT/NEC/FIDIC, and excellent negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in construction.
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, results-driven approach and strong stakeholder management.
• MRICS preferential but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow.
• Administer contracts, variations, claims, and change management processes.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier procurement activities.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, and commercial risks.
• Prepare valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project teams.

Skills

Budget management

Contract administration

Procurement

Cost control

Valuations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for construction?

We're looking for a driven professional to join our team and help deliver successful building and infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender stage through to final account, ensuring strong financial performance, effective risk management, and successful project delivery.

What You'll Do

• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow.
• Administer contracts, variations, claims, and change management processes.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier procurement activities.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, and commercial risks.
• Prepare valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Support project teams with commercial advice and strategic decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience within the construction industry, working for a major contractor, developer, or EPC contractor.
• Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC forms of contract.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and colleagues at all levels of seniority.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with excellent stakeholder management abilities.
• MRICS preferential but not essential

Who You Are

You are commercially astute, detail-oriented, and confident working in a fast-paced project environment. You can effectively balance multiple priorities, build strong relationships, and identify opportunities to improve project performance and profitability.