Quantity Surveyor

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD is seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist structural alterations contractor delivering high-profile projects across London. The role involves cost control, variations, procurement and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with the Commercial Manager and site teams, preparing variations, cost reports and forecasts while managing subcontractor procurement and negotiations.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or BSc in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in the construction industry with strong measurement and cost management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and price variations using first principles and contract rates.
• Complete measurements, site reports, daywork sheets and substantiation.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and project financial updates.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes, tender comparisons and negotiations.
• Support client and subcontractor contract administration, valuations and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and maintain cost control.

Skills

Cost control

Variations management

Procurement

Contract administration

Subcontractor negotiations

Forecasting

Education

HNC in Quantity Surveying

HND/BSc Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Watford 2 days a week

Salary & Package: Up to £115k + Travel + Bonus + Benefits

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist structural alterations contractor delivering high-profile projects across London.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and site teams, you will be responsible for cost control, variations, procurement and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and price variations using first principles and contract rates.


• Complete measurements, site reports, daywork sheets and supporting substantiation.


• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and project financial updates.


• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes, tender comparisons and negotiations.


• Support client and subcontractor contract administration, valuations and final accounts.


• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and maintain strong cost control.

About You

• HNC, HND or BSc in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.


• Previous QS experience within the construction industry.


• Strong understanding of measurement, variations, procurement and cost management.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.


• Able to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.


• Specialist subcontractor experience is desirable, although candidates from main contractor or developer backgrounds with a genuine interest in specialist contracting are encouraged to apply.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, negotiable based on experience.


• High-profile London projects.


• Exposure to complex structural alteration / builders works / structures.


• Collaborative environment with genuine career development opportunities.


• Significant responsibility and commercial ownership.