Quantity Surveyor

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Reigate; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Reigate, Surrey, for a growing civil engineering subcontractor. You will manage project costs, prepare estimates, and oversee NEC contracts while supporting and mentoring junior QS staff.

The ideal candidate will have NEC contracts experience in civils or highways, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to work across multiple responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils or highways.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Manage NEC contracts, variations and claims.
• Monitor costs and identify risks or overruns.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support and mentor junior QS staff.
• Collaborate with project and site teams on delivery and procurement.
• Produce financial reports and ensure commercial compliance.

Skills

NEC contracts

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Reigate, Surrey

£75,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance + Mileage + Pension + Gym Membership + DIS

This is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing civil engineering subcontractor with a strong pipeline of work and clear opportunities for progression. Are you a Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience within civils or highways? Do you want a role where you can take ownership, support junior staff, and progress into senior leadership and have the potential to build your own department? This established, family‑run contractor operates across highways, civil engineering, and groundworks, delivering maintenance and regeneration projects across London and the Southeast. With nearly 30 years of success and ambitious plans to significantly grow turnover, the business offers a stable environment alongside genuine opportunities for career progression and personal development. In this role, you will be responsible for managing project costs, preparing estimates, and overseeing NEC contracts while supporting junior team members. You will play a key role in commercial decision‑making, working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget and to a high standard. With that, the ideal candidate will have strong civils experience, be confident managing NEC contracts, and have the ability to work across multiple responsibilities. A proactive, motivated attitude is essential, along with a willingness to contribute to the company's growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business offering long‑term stability, recognition, and the chance to progress into a senior or leadership position within a growing team.

The Role

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects
• Conducting quantity take‑offs from drawings and specifications
• Managing NEC contracts, variations, and claims
• Monitoring project costs and identifying risks or overruns
• Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
• Supporting and mentoring junior QS staff
• Collaborating with project and site teams on delivery and procurement
• Producing financial reports and ensuring commercial compliance

The Person

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils or highways
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilitiesStrong commercial awareness and time management skills
• Motivated, hands‑on, and proactive approach

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.