Quantity Surveyor in Hampshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Optima Site Solutions is recruiting an Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join our Hampshire-based residential building projects. The role blends office work with site visits, supporting commercial and delivery teams from subcontract procurement through to final accounts.

You will work on subcontract packages, monitor costs, prepare valuations, and contribute to cost reports and budgets, with a clear path to greater responsibility within a dynamic residential contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction or main contracting.
• Experience managing subcontract packages.
• Familiarity with JCT contracts.
• Strong numerical and cost-control abilities.
• Good organisational and record-keeping practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subcontract enquiry packages and assess quotations.
• Monitor package costs and maintain commercial records.
• Assess changes to the works and submit cost submissions.
• Prepare valuations and payment applications.
• Contribute to monthly cost reports, forecasts and budget reviews.
• Assist with subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Review contract requirements and flag financial risks.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve commercial queries.

Skills

Subcontract packages

JCT contracts

Cost monitoring

Excel skills

Communication

Driving license

Job description

Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor – Residential ConstructionLocation: Hampshire
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum, including car allowance
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Optima Site Solutions is recruiting an Assistant / Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a residential contractor in Hampshire.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Assistant QS ready to take on more responsibility, or an Intermediate QS looking to broaden their commercial experience across residential building projects.
You will work alongside the commercial and delivery teams, supporting projects from subcontract procurement through to final accounts. The role combines office-based work with visits to sites across Hampshire.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Putting together subcontract enquiry packages, comparing quotations and supporting subcontractor appointments.
• Monitoring package costs and maintaining accurate commercial records.
• Assessing changes to the works and preparing associated cost submissions.
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment.
• Contributing to monthly cost reports, forecasts and budget reviews.
• Supporting the agreement of subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Reviewing contract requirements and highlighting potential financial risks.
• Working closely with site teams, clients and consultants to resolve commercial queries.

About You

We are looking for someone with practical quantity surveying experience within residential construction or main contracting, ideally including new-build or refurbishment work. You should bring:

• Experience supporting or managing subcontract packages.
• An understanding of JCT contracts and commercial processes.
• Confidence working with figures, checking costs and identifying discrepancies.
• Good Excel skills and an organised approach to record-keeping.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• The initiative to take ownership of tasks and develop your responsibilities.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites.

The Opportunity

• A salary package of £45,000–£50,000, including car allowance.
• Exposure to a range of residential construction projects.
• The opportunity to develop your commercial skills and take on greater responsibility.
• A Hampshire-based role with a mix of office and site involvement.