Quantity Surveyor — Oxfordshire
Location: Oxfordshire / Oxford region
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Main Contractor – New Build, Refurbishment & Heritage
Salary: Competitive + package (DOE)
About the Company
A long-established, privately owned construction and development business based in Oxfordshire is expanding its commercial team due to a strong forward pipeline of secured and negotiated work.
The company delivers high-quality projects across residential, education, healthcare, commercial and heritage sectors, with a reputation for technical excellence, collaborative working, and repeat-client relationships. Projects range from complex refurbishments and listed buildings to bespoke new-build developments.
Project Pipeline
The successful Quantity Surveyor will support delivery across a varied portfolio of upcoming schemes, including:
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Medium to large D&B accommodation project in Oxfordshire
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Infrastructure and enabling works packages on a private estate
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Major refurbishment programme with early contractor involvement
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Central Oxford new-build and refurbishment schemes
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Commercial warehouse and office development
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High-end listed building refurbishment
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Specialist studio and leisure facilities
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Private club and hospitality upgrades
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Regional commercial project with accelerated procurement programme
Projects are a mix of negotiated, two-stage and preferred contractor routes.
The Role
Reporting to the MQS / Commercial Lead, you will manage commercial activities across one or more projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Key responsibilities:
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Support pre-construction cost planning and tendering
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Subcontractor procurement and package buy-out
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Contract administration (D&B and traditional forms)
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Variation and change management
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Cost reporting and forecasting
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Risk and value management
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Client and consultant liaison
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Final account negotiation and agreement
Candidate Requirements
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Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
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Exposure to D&B and refurbishment projects preferred
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Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation skills
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Good working knowledge of JCT contracts
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Commercially astute and detail-focused
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Confident communicator with client-facing ability
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Able to manage multiple workstreams
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Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience
What’s on Offer
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Strong secured and negotiated workload
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Diverse, technically interesting projects
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Supportive commercial leadership
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Long-term progression opportunity
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Competitive salary and benefits package
Applications and enquiries welcome from QS and Project QS level candidates