Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong pipeline of work

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Quantity Surveyor for a Confidential Client is engaged to lead the commercial management of a diverse Midlands & South West portfolio, with Worcestershire base ideal. The role covers end-to-end financial control from inception to final account on projects valued £8m-£12m, including procurement, cost planning and final accounts.

You will thrive in a proactive commercial team, with opportunities across residential, care and accommodation sectors and a focus on delivering on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in a main contracting environment.
• Strong background in new build construction projects.
• Experience across residential, care or accommodation sectors.
• Ability to manage projects end-to-end commercially.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects (£8m-£12m in value).
• Procurement and subcontractor management.
• Cost planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Managing variations and final accounts.
• Working closely with operational teams to drive project success.

Skills

Main contracting experience

New build projects

Residential/ care sectors

End-to-end commercial

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor (Confidential Client)

Projects across the Midlands & South West (Worcestershire base ideal)

£55,000 - £70,000 (DOE) + Package

We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing main contractor to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of new build projects, ranging from care homes and specialised accommodation through to residential and student accommodation schemes.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of projects from inception through to final account, managing all commercial aspects and ensuring successful financial delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full commercial management of projects (£8m-£12m in value)
• Procurement and subcontractor management
• Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Managing variations and final accounts
• Working closely with operational teams to drive project success

About You

We are looking for a confident, ambitious, and commercially astute individual who can manage long‑term projects with minimal supervision.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within a main contracting environment
• Strong background in new build construction projects
• Experience across sectors such as residential, care, or accommodation
• The ability to manage projects end‑to‑end commercially
• A proactive and professional approach

Location

While a Worcestershire / South Midlands base would be ideal, this is not essential. Projects are located across:

• East Midlands
• West Midlands
• Bristol
• Gloucestershire

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000 (DOE)
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Career progression within a growing business
• Supportive and forward‑thinking team environment

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of high‑value projects within a dynamic contractor environment, we would love to hear from you.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence