Quantity Surveyor

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known property and housing contractor in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage cost for various projects, including maintenance and refurbishment. The role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle multiple projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements. Join a supportive team that offers competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of refurbishment and/or social housing projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management expertise.
• Excellent negotiation and client-facing skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong financial and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate cost estimates for works, materials, and services.
• Manage commercial relationships with clients, ensuring variations and changes are agreed.
• Produce accurate cost-to-complete and value forecasts, reporting variances promptly.
• Review contract terms and highlight risks and obligations to the delivery team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, legal, and client requirements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Financial Analysis

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a dedicated contractor within the property and housing industry. The role is based in the East Midlands and focuses on delivering high-quality cost management and project support.

Client Details

Our client are a well known property and housing contractor based in the Midlands. Seeking to add an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our East Midlands team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take commercial ownership of a diverse portfolio of maintenance, refurbishment, and social housing projects. You will play a key role in controlling costs, managing client relationships, and mitigating commercial risks.

Description

• Prepare and evaluate cost estimates for works, materials, and services.
• Manage commercial relationships with clients, ensuring variations and changes are agreed.
• Produce accurate cost-to-complete and value forecasts, reporting variances promptly.
• Review contract terms and highlight risks and obligations to the delivery team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, legal, and client requirements.

Profile

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of refurbishment and/or social housing projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management expertise.
• Excellent negotiation and client-facing skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong financial and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Collaborative and proactive approach.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on varied and impactful projects.
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.

If you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor and ready to make an impact in the property industry in Southampton, we encourage you to apply today!