Quantity surveyor

Job Description

Quantity SurveyorOxford | £50,000 - £70,000 + Package

One Way are working in partnership with one of the South of Englands most respected family-owned construction businesses to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for their Oxford office.

Established for over 100 years, our client has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality new build, refurbishment, restoration and design & build projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, residential, leisure and heritage sectors. Operating from five regional offices, the business continues to grow with a strong secured pipeline of work and record financial performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor known for its people-first culture, long-term career development and collaborative approach to project delivery.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners.

Projects typically range from £1m to £30m and include a mixture of new build, refurbishment, restoration and design & build schemes across Oxfordshire and the wider South East.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement, accounts and final accounts
• Preparing valuations, applications for payment and variations
• Cost reporting, forecasting and budget control
• Supporting procurement and tender processes
• Managing project cash flow and financial performance
• Working closely with site and project management teams
• Assisting with value engineering and risk management
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Supporting successful commercial delivery from inception through to completion

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
• Strong understanding of commercial management within construction
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC beneficial)
• Experience on new build and/or refurbishment projects
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Ambitious, organised and commercially aware

Why Join?

• Long-established and financially secure contractor
• Diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Excellent reputation for quality and client relationships
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunities for progression and career development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a highly regarded contractor with an impressive project portfolio and clear progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Alex for a confidential discussion on 07442 070998

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