Quantity Surveyor

Eric Wright; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave starting 26 days

Pension 6.5% employer contribution

Onsite gym

Company Doctor

Health plans

Job summary

Eric Wright Group is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to oversee subcontract packages from procurement through to final account, across office and site environments. You will bring strong commercial and contractual knowledge, along with excellent organizing skills, to build relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

You will mentor Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, support operational teams, and continuously develop your professional skills while delivering

Qualifications

• Experience managing subcontract trade packages from procurement to final account.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with site and office exposure.
• Ability to mentor Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of subcontract packages from groundwork to finishing trades and M&E.
• Own projects and packages valued up to £3m, monitoring commercial performance.
• Attend and contribute to internal and client meetings.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Carry out day-to-day commercial administration on site and in office.
• Support site teams in resolving commercial and contractual matters as they arise.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Mentor Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyors to support development.

Skills

Estimating experience

Subcontract procurement

Tender analysis

Client negotiation

Presentation to leadership

Tools

Conquest

Bluebeam

CostX

Job description

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

For more than 100 years, Eric Wright Construction has combined experience, expertise, and a talented team to deliver high-quality schemes that make a lasting, positive impact on the society and communities we work in. We are committed to working closely with local labour, suppliers, and partners wherever possible, creating employment opportunities, and supporting local economies, and leaving a meaningful legacy long after each project is complete.

You will be a proactive and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with experience managing subcontract trade packages and construction projects from procurement through to final account. Confident working across both office and site environments, you'll have strong commercial and contractual knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities, take ownership of project outcomes, and provide valuable support to operational teams throughout the project lifecycle. You'll also be a collaborative team player who is committed to maintaining high standards, developing your professional expertise, and supporting the growth of Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyors through coaching and mentoring. Above all, you'll be driven to deliver successful project outcomes while contributing positively to the wider team and business.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a range of subcontract trade packages, from groundwork and piling through to finishing trades and M&E works, ensuring successful delivery from procurement to final account.
• Take ownership of projects and work packages valued up to £3m, managing commercial performance and project outcomes.
• Attend and contribute to internal project meetings, client meetings, and wider stakeholder discussions.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project records, ensuring all correspondence and documentation is correctly filed within company systems.
• Carry out day-to-day commercial administration across both office and site-based activities.
• Support site construction teams during the delivery phase, helping to resolve commercial and contractual matters as they arise.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Mentor and support Trainee and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, contributing to their professional development.
• Continuously develop your own skills and knowledge while adhering to company policies, procedures, and industry best practice.
• Contribute flexibly to the wider team, taking on additional responsibilities as required to support business and project needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong estimating experience in the construction industry, ideally across multiple sectors, including midrise residential apartments
• Excellent understanding of subcontract procurement, tender processes, and estimating software (e.g. Conquest, Bluebeam, Cost X etc).
• Able to confidently analyse drawings, specs, contracts and financial data.
• Comfortable managing and prioritising multiple tenders.
• Experience with JCT contracts.
• A commercial mindset and solid negotiating skills.
• Capable of presenting to clients and senior leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of submission requirements, with the ability to plan and execute a logical sequence of actions to meet deadlines.
• Ability to assemble estimates using estimating software and/or manual methods, supported by appropriate IT skills.
• Sound construction knowledge, with the ability to research, assess, and appraise the viability of alternative solutions.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates an appropriate level of presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and work effectively with others.

Our Values

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

How You’ll Work

We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:

• Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
• Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
• Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
• Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
• Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
• Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
• Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
• Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
• Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
• Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
• Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
• Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
• Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
• Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
• Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
• Good salary and benefits offer

Our offer

• Enhanced annual leavestarting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• BUPA -optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Group Income Protection –50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support– through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme –Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
• Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
• Company Doctor– for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
• A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance

Our Ethos:

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer‑term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

Equal opportunity statement:

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Safeguarding if required

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.