Quantity Surveyor - Tenders, Budgets & SME Growth

Energy Jobline CVL; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range (£50k-£60k)

Company car scheme (possible)

Career stability

Relaxed and supportive environment

Direct access to decision-makers

Close-knit team

Long-term commitment

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join a friendly, family-run construction business in Oxfordshire. Based in Didcot, you will own tendering and commercial processes from start to finish, pricing projects, preparing budgets, and managing costs with Directors, site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

You will review drawings and specifications, negotiate quotations, and monitor profitability across multiple domestic and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry.
• Ability to independently price and tender projects.
• Strong understanding of domestic and commercial construction.
• Experience working directly with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate tenders and estimates for domestic and commercial construction projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Sourcing and negotiating quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing budgets and cost plans.
• Monitoring project costs and profitability.
• Managing variations and additional works.
• Preparing subcontract packages and procurement schedules.
• Liaising directly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Providing commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing multiple tenders and live projects simultaneously.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Tender pricing

Construction knowledge

Subcontractor & supplier liaison

Reading drawings & specs

Organisation & time mgmt

Negotiation & communication

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join a friendly, family-run construction business in Oxfordshire. Based in Didcot, you will own tendering and commercial processes from start to finish, pricing projects, preparing budgets, and managing costs with Directors, site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

You will review drawings and specifications, negotiate quotations, and monitor profitability across multiple domestic and commercial projects.