Quantity Surveyor - Pre con

Build Recruitment Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear career progression

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is recruiting for two Lead Quantity Surveyors (Pre-Construction) based in Dartford. The roles lead the pre-construction commercial function, overseeing cost planning, budgeting, and reporting while guiding a small team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

These roles offer clear career progression within a growing contractor delivering utilities, social housing, refurbishment, retrofit and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in pre-construction or estimating environments.
• Strong knowledge of CVRs, cost planning, budgeting and commercial reporting.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior commercial staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction commercial function across multiple projects.
• Manage budgets, cost plans, forecasts and the CVR process.
• Support bids and tenders with robust commercial submissions.
• Lead value engineering and cost optimisation exercises.
• Develop procurement strategies and engage with the supply chain.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect margins.
• Mentor Assistant Quantity Surveyors and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

CVR knowledge

Cost planning

Budgeting

Commercial reporting

Mentoring junior staff

Stakeholder management

Job description

Lead Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Construction) – 2 Positions Available

Location: Dartford

Salary: £60,000; £5,500 Car Allowance

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure and construction contractor that delivers projects across the utilities, social housing, refurbishment, retrofit, and infrastructure sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint two Lead Quantity Surveyors to join their expanding pre‑construction commercial team. These are key positions offering the opportunity to lead commercial activities from tender stage through to project mobilisation while managing a small team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors.

The Role

As a Lead Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the pre‑construction commercial function, ensuring robust cost planning, financial governance, and commercial reporting across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the pre‑construction commercial function across multiple projects.
• Managing budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and the CVR process.
• Supporting bids and tenders with commercially robust submissions.
• Leading value engineering and cost optimisation exercises.
• Developing procurement strategies and engaging with the supply chain.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities while protecting project margins.
• Managing and mentoring Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Working closely with estimating, design, operational teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

About You

You’ll have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a pre‑construction or estimating environment.
• Strong knowledge of CVRs, cost planning, budgeting, and commercial reporting.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior commercial staff.
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within main contracting, social housing, refurbishment, utilities, retrofit, or infrastructure would be highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 basic salary
• £5,500 car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear career progression within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Two permanent positions available