Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work for one of the leading civil engineering firms in the South-East of England. Salary - £55,000 - £65,000 Duties * Produce and manage cost estimates, budgets, and commercial forecasts across civil engineering projects. * Administer contracts (typically NEC or JCT), ensuring compliance with all commercial and contractual obligations. * Measure and value works completed on-site, including take-offs, re-measurements, and verification of subcontractor applications. * Prepare and submit interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts. * Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of variations, compensation events, and change management documentation. * Compile and maintain cost/value reconciliations (CVRs) and monthly commercial performance reports. * Support procurement by preparing tender packages, analysing subcontractor quotations, and making award recommendations. * Monitor project progress and costs to ensure accurate cost control and early identification of risks or opportunities. * Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to maintain commercial awareness and alignment with project objectives. * Review design drawings, specifications, and site information to determine cost impacts and scope clarity. * Manage and negotiate subcontractor accounts, ensuring agreements are fair, accurate, and in line with contract terms. * Support dispute avoidance and resolution, preparing evidence and documentation where required. * Maintain accurate records, registers, and audit trails for contractual and financial purposes. * Ensure all commercial activities are carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental requirements. * Contribute to the preparation of project handover and the timely agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors. Requirements * Previous experience in the construction industry * HND/degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying * Familiarity with JCT/NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law * Previous experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations