Quantity Surveyor Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Site visits weekly

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for the Northern Home Counties, based in Welwyn Garden City with flexibility for occasional remote working. The role sits in a Tier 1 contractor's commercial team, handling live projects and a growing pipeline across Education, Leisure and public sectors.

You will manage financial reporting, subcontractor accounts and client relationships, with opportunities to lead schemes up to £10m or act as number two on larger ones.

Qualifications

• 2-stage project delivery experience
• Contracting background in main contracting environments
• Experience on Education or Leisure schemes between £10m-£30m
• Ability to lead schemes up to £10m or support larger projects
• NEC4 or JCT contract experience
• BSc/HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent and/or RICS membership
• Strong understanding of construction techniques and commercial reporting
• Ability to produce site records, cost reports and payment documentation
• Experience with COINS or similar commercial systems

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate financial reporting to support commercial targets
• Manage subcontractor accounts and verify 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 COINS and other commercial systems effectively
• Support and coach junior commercial team members
• Manage variations, claims and additional payments
• Ensure full financial closure of projects in reporting timetables

Tools

COINS

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Northern Home Counties

Location: 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

You’’ll 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

You’ll 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 you’re 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.