Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Henley Chase; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of construction projects for external clients. You will report to the Commercial Director and help drive cost control, procurement, and risk management across multiple schemes.

The role emphasizes health and safety compliance, accurate reporting, and effective collaboration with site teams and stakeholders. A construction-related degree and relevant QS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related discipline or equivalent.
• 2+ years' Quantity Surveying experience (post-graduate), or 5+ years without formal qualifications.
• Experience in sectors such as commercial, retail, heritage, or education.
• Experience acting as a commercial lead on multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and technical data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote Health & Safety procedures across projects and supply chains
• Prepare programme-based cost-to-complete forecasts and project budgets
• Advise on procurement strategy and subcontract documentation
• Review contract conditions and report risks or recommendations
• Price and agree variations with clients and value works in progress
• Provide commercial advice to site teams

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Leadership of junior staff

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Construction)

Job Description

Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of construction projects for external clients.

You will report directly to the Commercial Director.

Core Values

Integrity

Acting with honesty and strong ethical standards while fostering positive working relationships.

Respect & Accountability

Trusting colleagues' abilities, taking responsibility for actions, and contributing to team success.

Pride & Passion

Demonstrating commitment and valuing individual contributions.

Quality

Delivering services in line with quality, environmental, and safety standards, and best practice.

Innovation

Embracing new methods of working to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and promote Health & Safety procedures across projects and supply chains
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with commercial tracking processes
• Manage and delegate tasks to junior team members as required

Commercial & Project Duties:

• Prepare programme-based cost-to-complete forecasts and project budgets
• Advise on procurement strategy
• Prepare subcontract documentation, including bills of quantities
• Review contract conditions and report risks or recommendations
• Procure subcontractors
• Prepare and analyse tender costings
• Manage costs across a variety of projects
• Undertake cost-value analysis and reporting
• Perform risk and value management and cost control
• Identify, analyse, and respond to commercial risks
• Produce detailed progress and financial reports
• Price and agree variations with clients
• Value works in progress and agree final accounts
• Provide commercial advice to site teams
• Maintain awareness of current building contracts
• Support senior management with contractual claims

Note: Duties may be adjusted in line with business and project requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying issues and proposing effective solutions
• Following and improving quality and safety procedures
• Promoting teamwork across internal and external teams
• Participating in training and professional development
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

General Requirements

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Work safely in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Communicate clearly and professionally (written and verbal)
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Demonstrate initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate a proactive, flexible, and conscientious approach
• Understand organisational structure, values, and procedures after induction
• Report any visits from external regulatory bodies to management

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential:
• Degree in a construction-related discipline or equivalent

Experience & Skills

• Essential:
• 2+ years' Quantity Surveying experience (post-graduate), or 5+ years without formal qualifications
• Experience in sectors such as commercial, retail, heritage, or education
• Experience acting as a commercial lead on multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks
• Strong analytical and technical data interpretation skills
• Ability to manage workloads and meet performance targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-organised, flexible, and proactive approach
• Negotiation skills
• IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Desirable:
• Experience in housing construction

Knowledge & Additional Requirements

• Good knowledge of construction contract law
• Understanding of financial controls and regulatory requirements
• Ability to advise on financial aspects of construction projects
• Working knowledge of various construction contract types
• High level of self-motivation and commitment to professional development

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally
• Ability to visit construction sites, including climbing ladders and scaffolding where required