Quantity Surveyor I – Life Sciences / Construction – Competitive Salary + Benefits
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will support the financial and contractual management of construction projects within highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Cost Management & Project Controls
* Support the preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans.
* Assist with cost forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting across active projects.
* Monitor project expenditure and compare against approved budgets and cost plans.
* Maintain accurate commercial documentation and cost management systems.
* Support preparation of monthly cost reports and financial summaries.
* Assist with valuation of works completed and cost verification.
Procurement & Contract Administration
* Support tendering and procurement activities including bid analysis and contractor evaluation.
* Assist in preparing contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
* Monitor contractor performance against contractual and financial obligations.
* Support the management of variations, change orders, and commercial adjustments.
* Ensure contractual compliance with industry-standard contracts such as NEC, JCT, or FIDIC.
Commercial Support & Stakeholder Coordination
* Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial Leads to ensure effective cost control.
* Provide commercial support across project planning, delivery, and close-out phases.
* Maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
* Contribute to project reviews, audits, and financial analysis.
* Support continuous improvement of commercial processes and reporting systems.
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
* Approximately 2–5 years’ experience within a construction or project cost management environment.
* Understanding of construction cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
* Familiarity with NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar construction contracts.
* Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams.
* Proficiency in cost management tools, spreadsheets, and project reporting systems.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on complex capital projects within highly regulated industries.
* Exposure to major pharmaceutical and biotechnology capital programmes.
* Structured training, mentorship, and career development.
* Potential for international project exposure across Europe and global project teams