About the Company
My client is a well-established demolition and decommissioning contractor headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The business offers a full spectrum of services including demolition, dismantling and asset recovery, industrial cleaning, decontamination, site clearance and land remediation — across sectors such as industrial, aerospace, chemical, oil & gas, nuclear, residential-regeneration, and more.
In recent years, the firm has demonstrated robust growth: at one point doubling turnover to approximately £25 million during a three-year period of expansion.
Quantity Surveyor – Demolitions
Location: M3 Corridor & Head Office,
Salary: £70k DOE
Key Requirements / Qualifications
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BSc, HND, or HNC in Quantity Surveying
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Previous experience in construction or demolition
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Extensive experience of NEC contract administration
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Skills in cost-value reconciliation
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Security clearance desirable
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Valid CSCS card
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RICS chartership desirable (if applicable)
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Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic — you will be working closely with a demolition project management team operating under strict programmes and rigorous project parameters
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Ability to operate in a heavily regulated environment; adaptable, dynamic, and flexible in applying procedures, policy and regulation
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Keen attention to detail and strong computing skills
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Proven track record of working within a contractor organisation with annual turnover of £10 million or more
Job Description
Working alongside the Project Manager and Commercial Director, the Quantity Surveyor will provide key commercial support across a portfolio of projects. Primary duties will include:
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Liaising with clients on commercial matters
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Drafting sub-contract orders/contracts with subcontractors and assisting in their performance management
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Valuing completed work, managing budgets and overseeing payments
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Managing change control — handling Early Warnings, Compensation Events and Instructions
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Preparing applications for payments
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Reviewing project spend against estimates and providing monthly reports on project performance
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Preparing tender returns and reviewing contract documentation
A driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites will be required. The primary region of work will be along the M3 Corridor, with the Head Office based in Portsmouth