Quantity Surveyor - Tier 1 Main Contractor
Location: Stoke-on-Trent / Staffordshire
Reports to: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Sector: Major Build & Refurbishment Projects
Company Type: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Role Overview
We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering high-value construction projects across the Stoke and wider Midlands region. The successful candidate will support the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, ensuring strong cost control, contract compliance, and value delivery for the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a QS looking to work on flagship builds, long-term frameworks, and complex multi-disciplinary projects with a contractor known for quality, innovation, and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
Assist in the management of commercial aspects across one or more projects, typically ranging from £5m to £40m+.
Prepare, manage, and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
Maintain accurate cost reporting and forecasting in line with company standards.
Monitor project budgets, risks, and contingencies to ensure strong financial performance.
Support procurement strategies and negotiate subcontract packages.
Procurement & Subcontract Management
Prepare tender documents, take-offs, and scope of works.
Evaluate subcontract tenders and make recommendations to senior management.
Administer subcontract orders, payments, and performance reviews.
Ensure subcontractors adhere to contractual obligations, quality standards, and programme requirements.
Contract Administration
Work with NEC/JCT contracts (dependent on project).
Ensure full compliance with contractual terms, change management, and reporting procedures.
Contribute to early warnings, compensation events, and commercial records.
Cost Control & Reporting
Produce monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and cashflow forecasts.
Provide commercial input into progress meetings, risk reviews, and project planning.
Highlight potential risks and opportunities to senior management.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with the site team to monitor progress and capture commercial implications.
Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal colleagues.
Represent the commercial department in client meetings where required.
Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor (or strong Assistant QS ready to step up).
Experience with a main contractor, ideally Tier 1 or Tier 2.
Background in major building projects such as education, healthcare, social housing, industrial, commercial, retail, or public sector frameworks.
Strong understanding of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
Excellent numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Proficient in cost management software and Microsoft Office.
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
Competitive salary and car/car allowance.
Annual bonus scheme.
Pension, healthcare and other Tier 1 benefits.
Clear progression routes into Senior QS and Commercial Management roles.
Opportunity to work on major projects and long-term regional frameworks.
Strong training, mentoring and CPD support