Quantity Surveyor Construction

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote flexibility

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension

Car or Car allowance

Progression opportunities

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for the Northern Home Counties region. The role is office-based in Welwyn Garden City with some remote flexibility and a salary range of £54,000 to £68,000 plus car or car allowance.

You will join a Tier 1 contractor's commercial team, supporting education, leisure and public sector projects with strong emphasis on quality, service and value.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering 2-stage projects.
• NEC4 or JCT experience.
• Education schemes £10m–£30m exposure.
• Strong understanding of commercial reporting.
• Confident producing site records and payment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate financial reporting to support commercial targets.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and contractual entitlements.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Support site teams with contract requirements and commercial guidance.
• Place and manage subcontract orders and ensure timely payments.
• Monitor subcontractor progress against programme.
• Obtain competitive quotes and understand market trends.
• Assist with CVRs, cost value reconciliations and cashflow forecasting.
• Prepare applications for payment and ensure WIP targets.
• Monitor internal expenditure against budget.
• Identify opportunities to maximise value and reduce cost.
• Operate commercial systems effectively (COINS).
• Support and coach junior commercial team members.
• Manage variations, claims and additional payments.
• Ensure full financial closure of projects in line with reporting timetables.

Skills

Financial reporting

Subcontractor accounts

Client relationships

Commercial guidance

Cost forecasting

COINS experience

Education

BSc/HND in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership

Tools

COINS

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Northern Home CountiesLocation: Welwyn Garden City Project / Office Based, with flexibility for occasional remote working Salary: £54,000 £68,000 + Car or Car Allowance

Benefits

• Office-based, with site visits, 1 day a week from home.

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Car or Car Allowance

• Supportive Tier 1 culture with long-term stability

• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing regional team

Join a Leading Tier 1 Contractor

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd are supporting a major Tier 1 contractor in the Northern Home Counties region to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This role has been created to strengthen the commercial team ahead of a significant increase in tenders and upcoming secured work across Education, Leisure and wider public sector frameworks.

This is a people-focused, Investors in People Platinum environment with a strong forward order book, long-standing supply chain relationships and a culture built on trust, collaboration and Perfect Delivery.

The Opportunity

Youll join a respected commercial team within the London & Home Counties business, supporting both live projects and a growing pipeline of new work. The role suits a QS who is comfortable leading schemes up to £10m, or acting as a number two on larger projects. Experience in PCSA, running your own projects, and working within Tier 1/Tier 2 main contracting will be highly valued.

Projects typically span Education, Leisure, Civic Buildings and public sector frameworks with a strong emphasis on quality, customer service and repeat business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate financial reporting to support commercial targets

• Manage subcontractor accounts, ensuring full contractual entitlements

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners

• Support site teams with contract requirements and commercial guidance

• Place and manage subcontract orders, ensuring timely payments and issue resolution

• Monitor subcontractor progress against programme

• Obtain competitive quotes and understand market trends

• Assist with CVRs, cost value reconciliations and cashflow forecasting

• Prepare applications for payment and ensure compliance with WIP and cash targets

• Monitor internal expenditure against budget

• Identify opportunities to maximise value and reduce cost

• Operate commercial systems effectively (including COINS)

• Support and coach junior commercial team members

• Manage variations, claims and additional payments

• Ensure full financial closure of projects in line with reporting timetables

Ideal Background

• Experience delivering 2-stage projects

• Strong main contracting background

• Experience on Education or Leisure schemes between £10m£30m

• Comfortable leading schemes up to £10m or supporting larger projects

• NEC4 or JCT experience

• BSc/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar, and/or RICS membership

• Strong understanding of construction techniques and commercial reporting

• Confident producing site records, cost reports and payment documentation

• Experience with COINS or similar commercial systems

Why This Role Stands Out

Youll be joining a Tier 1 contractor with national reach, a healthy forward order book and a culture that genuinely invests in its people. The team is inclusive, supportive and ambitious with clear progression pathways and a strong reputation across Education, Leisure and public sector frameworks.

If youre a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career in a stable, collaborative and development-focused environment, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

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