Quantity Surveyor

Apple Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Healthcare

Bonus

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Hertfordshire is seeking a permanent Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on a c£20m new-build project across Healthcare, Education or Life Sciences sectors.

This role offers clear career progression with support for professional development and chartership, along with a competitive package including a company car or car allowance, healthcare and bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT Design & Build (D&B) contracts.
• Proven negotiation skills and a strong background in subcontractor procurement.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or NVQ Level 6)

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Placing subcontract orders, managing accounts, and overseeing 2nd stage procurement.
• Commercial Control: Carrying out accurate measurements, valuations, applications for payment, and account reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting in the production and management of detailed Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
• Contractual Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to all project and contractual requirements throughout the build lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Cost reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

NVQ Level 6

Job description

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: ###### Location: Hertfordshire (Office and site-based across the local area) Start Date: ASAP Salary: £60k-£65k basic + competitive package (including company car or car allowance, healthcare, bonus, and additional benefits)

Company & Project Overview An established, highly profitable Tier 1 Main Contractor with a robust long-term pipeline is expanding its commercial team following a series of significant project wins across Hertfordshire. As Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of a c£20m new-build project within the Healthcare, Education, or Life Sciences sector. This role offers a clear pathway for career progression, backed by comprehensive support for further professional development and chartership.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee all day-to-day commercial functions through 2nd stage procurement and on-site delivery, including:

• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Placing subcontract orders, managing accounts, and overseeing 2nd stage procurement.
• Commercial Control: Carrying out accurate measurements, valuations, applications for payment, and account reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting in the production and management of detailed Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
• Contractual Compliance: Ensuring strict adherence to all project and contractual requirements throughout the build lifecycle.

Desirable Experience

5+ years of post-qualification experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting. Strong working knowledge of JCT Design & Build (D&B) contracts. Proven negotiation skills and a strong background in subcontractor procurement. Relevant Previous Roles, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Assistant Commercial Manager, or Project Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or NVQ Level 6