Quantity Surveyor

Recco; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy based in Welwyn Garden City is looking for an Intermediate level Quantity Surveyor for a £20+ million new build residential project. You will manage cost plans, budgets, and cashflow forecasts while also preparing valuations and reports. The ideal candidate should have experience in cost management, subcontractor negotiations, and tracking project expenditure. Join a dedicated team focused on successful delivery in a sustainable manner.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cost plans and budgets.
• Familiarity with subcontractor valuations and negotiation.
• Capability in tracking project expenditure and financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and negotiating subcontract packages.
• Manage cost plans, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Measure works on site and assess subcontractor payment applications.
• Prepare monthly valuations and cost reports.
• Support procurement strategies and issue tender enquiries.

Skills

Cost management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Project management

Job description

The Company

Our client specialises in new build, fitout and refurbishment projects across London and surrounding areas. They have been established for over 15 years.

They work on projects valuing between £1m and £25m and specialise in commercial, education, residential, industrial, leisure, worship and community.

Maintaining a good relationship with their clients is extremely important so they make sure to have clear and honest communication with everyone involved with the projects.

They aim to work sustainably and effectively by using locally sourced materials. These qualities have meant that more than 70% of their business is from returning clients.

The Role

Our client is currently seeking to recruit an Intermediate level Quantity Surveyor to join their team working on a £20+ million new build residential project in Hertfordshire.

You will be involved from early stages through to final account, contributing to commercial strategy, ensuring financial accuracy, and helping drive the successful delivery of a flagship project.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the preparation, negotiation and agreement of subcontract packages
• Managing cost plans, budgets and cashflow forecasts
• Measuring works on site and assessing subcontractor applications for payment
• Preparing monthly valuations, CVRs and cost reports
• Supporting procurement strategies and issuing tender enquiries
• Reviewing design information to identify risks, variations and opportunities
• Managing change control and keeping accurate commercial records
• Liaising closely with project managers, design teams and site staff to ensure commercial alignment
• Tracking project expenditure and contributing to financial decision-making
• Assisting with final account preparation and settlement
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, contract conditions and best‑practice commercial standards