Quantity Surveyor Construction

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & development

Ownership of projects

Exposure to larger schemes

Long-term career at established firm

Job summary

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd in Gloucester is recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their head office. You will take commercial ownership of projects up to about £2m, working with operations and commercial teams to deliver value and meet objectives.

The role offers clear career progression, ongoing training, and the opportunity to work on larger and more complex schemes within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Experience running your own projects commercially, up to ~£2m.
• Strong experience producing and managing CVRs.
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of costs, margins, forecasting and risk.
• Strong measurement skills with the ability to measure works accurately.
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Commercially managing your own projects, typically up to £2m in value, or supporting on larger-scale projects.
• Preparing and managing CVRs and providing accurate commercial reporting.
• Effectively measuring works and maintaining accurate quantities.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, margins and forecasts.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Managing contractual and commercial obligations.
• Working closely with the wider project team to maximise commercial performance.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Project ownership

Contract management

CVR reporting

Cost forecasting

Measurement skills

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Gloucester - £75,000 + Package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established construction business based from their Gloucester head office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute QS looking to take the next step in their career, with genuine opportunities for career progression, continued professional training and development.

The successful candidate will be joining a supportive commercial team and will have the opportunity to take ownership of their own projects, whilst also gaining exposure to larger and more complex schemes.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from start through to completion. You will work closely with the operational and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and achieve their commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Commercially managing your own projects, typically up to £2m in value, or supporting on larger-scale projects.
• Preparing and managing CVRs and providing accurate commercial reporting.
• Effectively measuring works and maintaining accurate quantities.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, margins and forecasts.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Managing contractual and commercial obligations.
• Working closely with the wider project team to maximise commercial performance.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

About You

We're looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who is confident taking ownership and managing projects.

The key requirements for this position are:

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Experience of running your own project commercially, ideally up to approximately £2m, or experience supporting on larger-scale projects.
• Strong experience in producing and managing CVRs.
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of costs, margins, forecasting and risk.
• Strong measurement skills, with the ability to measure works accurately and effectively.
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership.

What's on Offer?

• £75,000 salary + package
• Genuine career progression
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects
• Exposure to larger and more complex schemes
• Supportive commercial and operational teams
• Long-term career development within an established construction business
• Gloucester-based head office

If you're an experienced QS who is commercially driven, confident managing your own projects and looking for a role where you can develop and progress your career, we'd be keen to hear from you.