Overview
Would you like to work for an extremely impressive Property Development company where the founder is recognised by Forbes? If yes, this is the opportunity you have been looking for!
Quantity Surveyor Benefits:
Company pension
Very attractive salary – £40,000 to £55,000 with some wriggle room depending on your experience
Clear career progression and mentorship
Exposure to innovative, high-impact projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Reward recognition
Free on-site car parking
Free tea and coffee
Regular training and professional development opportunities
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus up to 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas
Fri 19th Dec to Mon 4th of Jan paid Christmas shutdown 2025
Quantity Surveyor Duties:
To be highly motivated joining a growing commercial team.
Strong team player.
Managing and controlling budgets, estimating work, lifecycle cost management, and final accounting.
Working across two companies under one group within Property Development and Groundworks, which are expanding beyond the core focus in telecoms.
Responsible for creating new schedules of rates and applying existing ones to produce accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, primarily within the groundworks sector and other related areas of construction.
Preparation of cost estimates and tender documents.
Support procurement processes and subcontractor appointment.
Monitor project costs and prepare regular financial reports.
Valuing completed work, arranging payments, and supplier communication.
Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify variations.
Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers.
Help maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and contracts.
Identifying cost-saving opportunities and value engineering.
Quantity Surveyor Requirements:
Your own transport due to the office location.
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator or similar.
Experience in construction cost management role.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Familiarity with construction contracts (JCT, NEC 3/4)
Proficiency in MS Excel and measurement software (e.g., Bluebeam, CostX).
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Someone with a desire to progress their career within a growing business.
Ability to be full-time, office-based, with occasional travel to sites
Ability to work Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
Quantity Surveyor Desirable – Not Essential
Take-off experience.
Previous experience in residential or mixed-use developments.
Groundworks estimating experience.
Quantity Surveying Degree / HND.
Experience taking projects from tendering through to final accounts.
We look forward to hearing from you!