Quantity Surveyor

Curve Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are partnering with a respected main contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in central Hertfordshire. You will join the commercial team in Stevenage, handling cost plans, budgets, procurement and contract administration.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and proven main contractor experience, with a focus on profitability, risk management and client liaison. Competitive salary and steady project pipeline offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as Quantity Surveyor in a main contractor environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage risk and drive profitability.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and control project expenditure to protect margin.
• Produce cost analysis and variance reporting, flag risks and opportunities.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender evaluation and package negotiation.
• Administer and manage contracts per terms.
• Act as principal commercial contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee valuations, variations and final accounts; ensure contractual compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree in QS

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

£60,000 - £75,000 per annum

Stevenage

Curve Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a highly respected main contractor in their search for an accomplished Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in central Hertfordshire.

Our client delivers a wide range of complex, high-value projects across the commercial, education, industrial, retail and residential sectors throughout the Home Counties and into London. Their work is varied, technically demanding and backed by a strong base of repeat clients.

This is an exclusive opportunity to join a stable contractor that boasts a healthy pipeline of projects and a reputation built on quality, reliability and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts
• Monitoring and controlling project expenditure to protect margin and performance
• Producing detailed cost analysis and variance reporting, identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Leading subcontractor procurement, tender evaluation and package negotiation
• Administering and managing contracts in accordance with agreed terms
• Acting as a principal commercial contact for clients and stakeholders
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Overseeing valuations, variations and final accountsEnsuring full compliance with contractual, regulatory and company standards

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage risk and drive profitability
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management capability
• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of construction processes and contract forms (JCT and/or NEC advantageous)