Quantity Surveyor Drylining

CSS; Ingatestone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for their office in central Essex, with responsibilities in contract and financial management, project oversight, and communication. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and skills in drylining and negotiation. The role requires a full UK driving license and offers opportunities on sites in London and the South East.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Quantity Surveying.
• Understanding of fire protection, SFS, and screed works.
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and negotiating contracts.
• Preparing substantiated applications and final accounts.
• Managing variations, delays, and claims.
• Assisting with pre-construction handovers.
• Reporting on project metrics.
• Assisting with estimating and securing the best rates.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Specialized Skills in drylining

Mobility

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Chalkstring software

Job description

CSS Recruitment and Training are looking for a Quantity Surveyor in Ingatestone, Essex

Essential Candidate Attributes:

• Education & Experience: Degree or proven track record in Quantity Surveying.
• Specialized Skills: Experience with drylining and wall finishes packages.
• Company Alignment: Ability to align with and uphold company values.
• Communication: Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities and commercial/contractual awareness.
• Mobility: Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

Desirable Candidate Attributes:

• Additional Knowledge: Understanding of fire protection, SFS, and screed works.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Chalkstring software.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Advising on and negotiating contracts.
• Financial Management: Preparing substantiated applications and final accounts.
• Project Management: Managing variations, delays, and claims.
• Pre‑Construction: Assisting with pre‑construction handovers.
• Reporting: Reporting on project metrics.
• Estimating & Procurement: Assisting with estimating and securing the best rates.

Work Locations:

• Primary: Office location in central Essex.
• Secondary: Sites in London & South East.

Please contact Emma at CSS Recruitment for more details and to apply.