Quantity Surveyor

Elevation Recruitment Group; Worksop; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor for a full‑time, permanent role in Worksop. The successful candidate will work within the commercial team, handling cost estimates, budgets, tender documentation, and valuation of completed works on a varied portfolio of construction projects.

You will develop through exposure to all aspects of the commercial function, supporting senior team members and advancing to greater responsibility as experience grows.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline, or be working towards one.
• Industry experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• A good understanding of construction and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation.
• Measurement and valuation of completed works.
• Preparing applications for payment and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments.
• Monitor project costs and contribute to financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Attend site visits and project meetings when required.
• Support senior members of the commercial team with day‑to‑day quantity surveying activities.
• Ensure commercial processes comply with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Early warning notices and compensation events.
• Cost value reconciliations, allocations and investigation work.
• Prepare and present weekly budgets and cost value reconciliations.
• Update and monitor commercial action trackers.
• Complete daily business reconciliations.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

MS Excel

Communication skills

Time management

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Working towards Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Worksop

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and growing construction business is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career in quantity surveying, working alongside experienced professionals on a varied portfolio of construction projects.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will gain exposure to all aspects of the commercial function, receiving ongoing support and development while taking on increasing responsibility as their experience grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation.
• Measurement and valuation of completed works.
• Preparing applications for payment and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments.
• Monitor project costs and contribute to financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Attend site visits and project meetings when required.
• Support senior members of the commercial team with day‑to‑day quantity surveying activities.
• Ensure commercial processes comply with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Early warning notices and compensation events.
• Cost value reconciliations, allocations and investigation work.
• Prepare and present weekly budgets and cost value reconciliations.
• Update and monitor commercial action trackers.
• Complete daily business reconciliations.

About You

To be successful in this Quantity Surveyor role, you will ideally have:

• A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline, or be working towards one.
• Industry experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• A good understanding of construction and commercial processes.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.