Quantity Surveyor in OX1

Energy Jobline ZR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of projects across a varied portfolio in the Oxford area. You will run your own jobs, stay commercially hands-on and contribute to a growing business expanding across regions.

You’ll manage project costs from pre-construction through final account, liaise with subcontractors on contracts, and administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts while maintaining financial control and delivering projects within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction or contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract.
• Experience across civils and build phases of projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account.
• Liaising with subcontractors on contractual agreements across specialist areas (e.g. fencing, cladding, M&E, groundworks).
• Preparing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Managing valuations, variations, and cost reporting.
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to maintain financial control.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and commercial targets are achieved.
• Supporting risk management and value engineering initiatives.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC3/NEC4

Cost management

Contract negotiation

Site experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Job DescriptionA growing construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of projects across a varied portfolio. If you’re looking for a role where you can run your own jobs, stay commercially hands-on, and be part of a business expanding across multiple regions, this is worth a read.

Who you’d be joining

This is a well-established and growing construction business delivering full-package project solutions. With continued expansion across central and northern regions, they are building out their commercial team to support an increasing pipeline of work. The business typically takes responsibility for running sites and overseeing delivery across the full project lifecycle, while also working alongside principal contractors on certain schemes. They offer a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities and a strong emphasis on ownership and accountability.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account
• Liaising with subcontractors on contractual agreements across specialist areas (e.g. fencing, cladding, M&E, groundworks)
• Preparing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Managing valuations, variations, and cost reporting
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to maintain financial control
• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and commercial targets are achieved
• Supporting risk management and value engineering initiatives

You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your projects, working with a high degree of autonomy while supported by a wider commercial and delivery team.

About you

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction or contracting environment
• Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract
• Experience across civils and build phases of projects
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

What’s on offer

• £60,000 - £75000 approx salary
• Comprehensive benefits package such as car allowance
• Opportunity to work on diverse, end-to-end projects
• Supportive and growing business with clear progression opportunities