Quantity Surveyor

Navartis Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Navartis Ltd in Watford is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding commercial team. You will manage day-to-day costs, valuations, and cash flow on a varied portfolio of building projects with exposure to civil engineering and groundworks.

The role requires 2-5 years' main contracting experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and strong commercial awareness. Travel to project sites is expected, with flexible work-from-home options and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within a main contracting environment.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, cost management and commercial reporting.
• Experience in subcontractor management, procurement, valuations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day commercial management of projects, including cost control, valuations, forecasting, CVRs and cash flow.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets and commercial performance, identifying and managing risks, changes and opportunities.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate commercial records, reporting and project documentation.
• Provide commercial input throughout the project lifecycle, taking on increasing responsibility from procurement through to final account.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Budgeting & forecasting

Client communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Watford (with travel to project sites and flexibility to work from home)
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE plus annual bonus & excellent company benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and growing multidisciplinary construction contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team, working predominantly across a varied portfolio of building projects, with additional exposure to civil engineering and groundworks.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with up to 5 years' main contracting experience, who is looking to take on greater responsibility and progress their career within a growing and well-established business.

With a strong pipeline of secured projects and continued growth across the business, the successful candidate will join a supportive commercial team, gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects across the build division. The business offers genuine opportunities for professional development, increased commercial responsibility and long-term career progression.

The role will be based around Watford, with travel to project sites required and subsistence available where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day commercial management of projects, including cost control, valuations, forecasting, CVRs and cash flow.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets and commercial performance, identifying and managing risks, changes and opportunities.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate commercial records, reporting and project documentation.
• Provide commercial input throughout the project lifecycle, taking on increasing responsibility from procurement through to final account.

About You

• 2-5 years' Quantity Surveying experience within a main contracting environment.
• Ideally previous exposure to civil engineering, groundworks or general building projects.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of construction processes, cost management and commercial reporting.
• Experience in subcontractor management, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, organised and keen to develop within a growing multidisciplinary business.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE plus annual bonus, subsistence and excellent company benefits.
• Join an established and growing multidisciplinary construction business with a strong pipeline of secured projects.
• Gain exposure to a varied portfolio of building, civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Take on greater commercial responsibility within a supportive and experienced team.
• Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression and professional development.