Quantity Surveyor Construction

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton (MA); On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Northampton. This exciting opportunity involves working on a £20m Education project and offers a supportive environment for both intermediate and senior-level candidates. With a diverse portfolio spanning Education, Healthcare, and Defence, this contractor is known for its strong reputation and consistent profitability. If you're looking to advance your career in a thriving business with long-term prospects and a robust pipeline of work, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying with a focus on Education sector projects.
• Strong understanding of cost management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Quantity Surveyor on high-value projects.
• Manage costs and contracts to ensure project profitability.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS)

Tools

CostX

MS Project

Job description

I’m currently working on a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with one of my key clients – a well-established Tier 1 contractor renowned for their consistent profitability and strong reputation in the industry.

Operating across a wide range of sectors including Education, Healthcare, Leisure, and Defence, this contractor typically delivers high-quality projects valued between £5m–£30m.

They have a robust pipeline of work in the region, including an exciting £20m Education project in Northampton. This role offers flexibility depending on your experience – you could be supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor or stepping up to lead commercially on the project.

This is a great chance to join a thriving business with long-term prospects and strong project continuity.

Location: Northampton

Sector: Education (plus broader sector exposure)

Project Value: £20m

Career Progression: Supportive of both intermediate and senior-level candidates

If you’d like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – I’d love to have a confidential chat.