Quantity Surveyor

Ash Construction Group; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ASH Construction Group in Kent is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on UK rail and construction projects. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects from tender to final account, work with operations, and drive value through cost control and procurement.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying, relevant rail/construction experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills. RICS qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in construction and/or rail.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and cost control.
• Good commercial awareness with ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple commercial priorities with operational teams.
• Proactive and organised approach; RICS qualification advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditure, profitability and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare regular commercial and financial reports for Directors and the wider commercial team.
• Review, prepare and manage construction contracts.
• Manage variations, changes, claims and contractual matters.
• Identify commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement, including obtaining quotations and negotiating commercial terms.
• Work closely with project and operational teams to identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to support successful project delivery.
• Support and provide guidance to other members of the commercial and construction teams where required.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cost control

Procurement

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About ASH Construction Group

ASH Construction Group is an established contractor delivering construction, civil engineering and rail projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and an expanding workload, we are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in Thanet, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven QS who wants to take ownership of projects and play an important role in their successful commercial delivery.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from tender and procurement through to delivery and final account. Working closely with our operational and commercial teams, you will ensure projects are delivered within budget while identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditure, profitability and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare regular commercial and financial reports for Directors and the wider commercial team.
• Review, prepare and manage construction contracts.
• Manage variations, changes, claims and contractual matters.
• Identify commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement, including obtaining quotations and negotiating commercial terms.
• Work closely with project and operational teams to identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to support successful project delivery.
• Support and provide guidance to other members of the commercial and construction teams where required.

About You

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction and/or rail.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and cost control.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple commercial priorities and work closely with operational teams.
• A proactive and organised approach to project commercial management.
• RICS membership or another relevant professional qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join ASH Construction Group?

This is an opportunity to join a growing contractor where you will have genuine involvement in the commercial performance and delivery of projects. You will work closely with the wider management, commercial and operational teams and have the opportunity to develop your career as the business continues to grow.