Quantity Surveyor Construction

Hawkes Resourcing Group; Felden; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing specialist building services contractor seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The role involves ensuring the commercial success of projects ranging in value, with a focus on healthcare and office refurbishments. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in healthcare construction and office refurbishments, and will benefit from a hybrid working structure and ongoing career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working structure

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting.
• Direct experience delivering Healthcare Design & Build projects.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation and produce accurate cost plans and BoQs.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and colleagues.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Tools

MS Excel

Quantity surveying software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

About Us

Hawkes Resourcing Group are recruiting for a fast-growing, specialist building services contractor delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, healthcare, and office fit-out sectors. We work on a wide range of schemes, from complex healthcare design & build environments to modern, high-end office refurbishments, with project values ranging from £50,000 to £10 million.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a highly capable Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in healthcare construction (including HTM/HBN standards) and office refurbishment, and will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of our projects from tender through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract & Tender Stage

• Review tender documentation and produce accurate cost plans and BoQs.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs across general building and MEP disciplines.
• Issue and evaluate subcontract and supplier enquiries; negotiate best value.
• Support preparation of contractor proposals and assist in post-tender negotiations.
• Liaise with consultants and design teams to resolve technical and commercial queries.

Contract Management & Cost Control

• Draft and issue contractual letters and commercial notices to clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Measure and value subcontract works on-site and manage their accounts.
• Monitor project costs, forecast accurately, and report to senior management.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities.

Stakeholder & Client Liaison

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and colleagues.
• Attend site and progress meetings, providing commercial and procurement input.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure alignment on financial goals.
• Represent the business with professionalism and commercial integrity.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar.
• RICS accreditation is advantageous but not essential.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting.
• Must have direct experience delivering Healthcare Design & Build projects.
• Proven track record in Office Refurbishment (Cat A & Cat B preferred).
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial procedures.

Skills

• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and quantity surveying software.
• Sound understanding of SMM7 and standard measurement methods.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 £80,000, based on experience.
• Hybrid working structure with flexibility around project needs.
• Exposure to technically challenging and varied projects.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive team culture in a growing and dynamic company.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking team delivering complex and rewarding projects in healthcare and commercial environments.