Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in England is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a high-profile £60m JCT Design & Build project. The role involves supporting the Lead Senior QS and managing cost management tasks. The ideal candidate will be experienced in cost reporting and comfortable working on fast-paced projects. This position offers flexible working arrangements and growth opportunities under an experienced QS.

Qualifications

• Experienced SQS or an ambitious QS ready to step up.
• Confident managing cost reporting and valuations.
• Comfortable working on a fast-paced, high-value D & B project.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Senior QS on-site and help manage the QS team.
• Work across all cost management, valuations, and contract administration tasks.
• Potential for freelance full-time onsite working given Oxford location.

Skills

Cost management

Valuation management

Subcontractor agreements

Proprietary accounting software

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS/QS) – £60m JCT D&B Project

Location: Derbyshire with site visits to Oxfordshire

Project

• JCT Design & Build Main Contract
• Shell and core project (fit out may be negotiated)
• Groundworks, concrete frame, envelope, M&E (single contractor) and roofing packages already awarded
• Supported by a QS team: Lead Senior QS, SQS/QS (this role), Apprentice QS
• Use of a proprietary accounting software

Role

• Support the Lead Senior QS on-site and help manage the QS team
• Work across all cost management, valuations, and contract administration tasks
• Potential for freelance full-time onsite working given Oxford location
• If recruited permanently, opportunity to progress into the lead QS role post-project completion

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced SQS or ambitious QS ready to step up
• Confident managing cost reporting, valuations, and subcontractor agreements
• Comfortable working on a fast-paced, high-value D & B project
• Flexible regarding location (Oxford-based site initially, then Heage office if permanent)

Why This Role

• High-profile £60m project with full exposure to all project stages
• Great learning and progression opportunity under an experienced lead QS
• Flexible approach to working arrangements to suit candidate availability