Quantity Surveyor - Pre-Construction & Procurement

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd in Watford is representing a main contractor seeking a Procurement Manager with a Quantity Surveying background. The role focuses on subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and early supplier engagement for major UK/Europe projects.

You will work with pre-construction and site teams to secure packages ahead of delivery, manage relationships with subcontractors, and support commercial decision-making across multiple projects, with a clear path for

Qualifications

• Background in Quantity Surveying within construction.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in developing career in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement from tender to appointment.
• Negotiate commercial agreements with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work with pre-construction and project delivery teams.
• Manage supply chain relationships and secure packages before start.
• Support commercial decision-making across multiple projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Procurement

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Pre-Construction & Procurement

Watford

£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare + Holidays + Career Progression

Excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to move into a specialist commercial and procurement role with a rapidly expanding main contractor delivering major construction projects across the UK and Europe.

This is best suited to a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to move away from traditional final accounts and project close-out responsibilities into a specialist role offering long-term progression and development.

Join a growing business offering excellent career progression, exposure to major projects and the opportunity to take ownership of subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations. You'll work closely with pre-construction and site teams, playing a key role in securing packages ahead of project delivery.

Your Role as Procurement Manager Will Include:

• Managing subcontractor procurement packages from tender through to appointment.
• Negotiating commercial agreements with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working closely with pre-construction and project delivery teams.
• Managing supply chain relationships and ensuring packages are secured ahead of project commencement.
• Supporting commercial decision-making across multiple projects.

As a Procurement Manager, You Will Have:

• A background in Quantity Surveying within construction.
• Experience working with subcontractors and commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• An interest in developing a career within procurement.

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