1. Position: Quantity Surveyor
2. Contract type: Permanent
3. Location: Sussex (projects will span Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Dorset)
4. Salary: DOE + package
5. Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)
6. Vacancy reference: 83959
The company:
A well established national main contractor delivering refurbishment and new build schemes procured through design & build contracts. Projects range from minor £2m schemes up to £20m major works contracts.
The role:
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a background in main contracting with proven experience in managing the commercial delivery of design and build projects. Working with site based project teams, your responsibilities as Quantity Surveyor may include:
7. Managing the commercial aspects of projects up to £20 million in value.
8. Full management of accounts, including procurement, placing orders, payments and final accounting.
9. Assessing subcontractor progress and budget compliance.
10. Undertaking valuations.
11. Producing accurate internal and external financial reports, forecasts and liabilities.
12. Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce costs.
13. Highlighting risks and developing mitigation strategies.
About you:
14. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on projects valued at £5m+.
15. Demonstrable expertise in package procurement and management across high-value, complex scopes.
16. Proficiency with JCT contracts.
17. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline or RICS accredited.
18. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
19. Proactive, commercially focused mindset with a keen eye for detail and risk.
20. Excellent negotiation skills.
21. Comfortable working on your own initiative.
22. The opportunity to join a highly stable business and a healthy pipeline of work with repeat clients.
23. A competitive salary and package.
24. 25 days of holiday per year plus Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
25. A welcoming team with a supportive culture and great project teams with exceptional talent and experience.