Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel card

Bonus scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor in Southampton to lead financial and commercial control on painting and refurbishment contracts for housing associations and local authorities. The role focuses on delivering projects from inception through final accounts, ensuring profitability and compliance.

You will manage tenders, cost reporting, and subcontract procurement while fostering strong supplier relationships and contributing to health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma or equivalent).
• Experience of painting or refurbishment contracts (essential).
• Knowledge of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and design & build contracts.
• Proven experience in commercial management and subcontract procurement.
• Strong reporting and IT skills, especially Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Measurement, pricing and evaluation of tenders.
• Full financial management of projects through to final accounts and cash collection.
• Producing CVRs, forecasts and cost reports.
• Identifying and implementing margin improvement opportunities.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor accounts.
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment.
• Supporting Health & Safety compliance and contractual obligations.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier and subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Commercial management

Subcontract procurement

IT skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Property Services
Location: Southampton (regional office-based with site visits)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 car allowance, fuel card & bonus scheme

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading property services contractor who deliver planned maintenance and refurbishment projects across the South of England. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Southampton team, focusing on delivering painting and decorating contracts for housing associations and local authorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of contracts from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and to the highest standards.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing and controlling all financial and technical aspects of multiple contracts. Your role will include:

• Measurement, pricing and evaluation of tenders
• Full financial management of projects through to final accounts and cash collection
• Producing CVRs, forecasts and cost reports
• Identifying and implementing margin improvement opportunities
• Procurement and management of subcontractor accounts
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment
• Supporting Health & Safety compliance and contractual obligations
• Building and maintaining strong supplier and subcontractor relationships

About You

We are looking for a qualified Quantity Surveyor with:

• Professional qualification (HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma or equivalent)
• Previous experience of painting or refurbishment contracts (essential)
• Strong knowledge of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and design & build contracts
• Proven experience in commercial management and subcontract procurement
• Strong reporting and IT skills, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary £45,000 – £60,000 DOE
• Car allowance & fuel card
• Bonus scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• The chance to play a key role in delivering essential housing services for local communities