Quantity Surveyor

Tilbury Douglas; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and car allowance

26 days annual leave

Long service leave (3,7,10 years)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension matched

Flexible and agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Perks at Work access

Flexible benefits including various保险

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team in Southampton, supporting commercial delivery across projects in the South West. You will own key commercial activities, protecting margins and reporting costs throughout the project lifecycle.

The role involves managing subcontractor accounts, cost control and reporting, and working closely with senior commercial staff and operations to identify risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control and commercial management on construction projects.
• Ability to forecast, report, and manage valuations and variations.
• Strong numerical/analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration within project teams.
• Experience with subcontractor accounting and payments.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Assist in the procurement and administration of subcontractor packages.
• Manage valuations, variations, and applications for payment.
• Contribute to monthly cost/value reconciliations and reporting.
• Work closely with operational teams to support project delivery and identify commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Valuations

Subcontractor management

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

RICS membership advantage

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Building

Location: Southampton

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team, supporting the commercial delivery of projects across the South West. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial activities across one or more projects, working closely with senior commercial staff and operational teams to ensure successful financial outcomes.

You will play an important role in protecting project margins, managing subcontractor accounts, and ensuring accurate cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within a leading Tier 1 contractor environment.

As our Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Support the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Assist in the procurement and administration of subcontractor packages
• Manage valuations, variations, and applications for payment
• Contribute to monthly cost/value reconciliation and financial reporting
• Work closely with operational teams to support project delivery and identify commercial risks and opportunities

About You

You will be a motivated and detail-focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in a main contractor environment.

You will bring:

• Experience working on construction projects in a commercial capacity
• Understanding of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team environment
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Experience across sectors such as health, education, commercial, or mixed-use projects is desirable. Working towards or holding RICS membership is an advantage.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to “Perks at Work” discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.