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Senior QS with reputable civil contractor Your new company This well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Scotland. With a growing portfolio in the education and commercial sectors, the company is known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team and play a key role in delivering civils packages for schools and commercial buildings. Your new role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the financial and contractual management of civils packages on a range of education and commercial projects. You will be responsible for: Managing project costs from inception to completion Preparing and reviewing tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation Conducting cost analysis and value engineering Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure financial efficiency and compliance Overseeing subcontractor procurement and payments Monitoring project progress and preparing detailed reports Supporting junior QS staff and contributing to team development What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need: A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline Proven experience in a similar role within the civils or construction sector Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts Experience working on education and/or commercial building projects Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects Supportive and collaborative working environment Career development and progression opportunities within a growing company Access to ongoing training and professional development What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Quantity Surveyor required 18/08/25 JobMatcha Recruitment now operate on civil, rail and construction projects across the UK and pride ourselves on empowering the worker by using our award-winning technology to match workers to jobs. We offer to upskill our workers and to maintain our workforce from project to project. Job Details JobMatcha are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to start with a large Civils contractor based in Kent. Key Information for the Quantity Surveyor position: Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience Location Deal, Kent Start date around 18/08/25 Ongoing works Requirements and responsibilities : A qualified / experienced Intermediate level QS with at least 3-5 years industry experience spread over a mix of office and site duties. HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject. Demonstrable commercial experience, preferably within the Civil Engineering / Groundworks sector. Good understanding of JCT & NEC contracts. Good communication and negotiation skills. With an already confirmed order book ahead of us, progression would be on the horizon for the right candidate. Provide commercial support for Civil Engineering and Groundworks packages. Understand contractual requirements of JCT and NEC forms of contract. Liaise with client & client representatives & 3rd parties. Attend site meetings as required. Cost management for project / sector works. Assist with material and subcontract procurement. Production of cost forecasts. Prepare interim applications for payment. Process Subcontract assessments and payments. Management and identification of Risk & Opportunities. Assist with monthly CVR and subcontract liability forecasts. Assist with estimating and tenders for new projects. 24hr management support PPE Supplied Paid weekly and payroll support If interested in the role of Quantity Surveyor, then please apply ASAP

The Client A leading specialist civils subcontractor that cover RC Frame/Groundworks and Demolition schemes across London and the Home counties. They have a current turnover of 160m and work on schemes up to 30m. The Role This client is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team, managing a portfolio of complex and high-value projects in Central London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cut & carve, structural demolition, strip-out, and RC works, ideally within the commercial, heritage, or high-end residential sectors. You will be responsible for the full commercial lifecycle of projects, from tender through to final account, ensuring profitability, compliance, and excellence in delivery. Lead commercial and contractual oversight on demolition, structural alteration, and enabling works packages. Prepare, manage, and track project budgets, cost plans, and CVRs. Conduct subcontract procurement, negotiation, and package management. Oversee valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts. Ensure proper risk identification and mitigation through commercial controls. Work closely with site and project management teams to ensure alignment between operational and commercial strategies. Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors professionally and proactively. Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team as required. Maintain full compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations, including NEC, JCT, and bespoke contracts. The Requirements Minimum 6+ years of quantity surveying experience, with at least 3 in a senior QS role. Proven experience in cut & carve, demolition, strip-out, and RC frame works. Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction-related field. Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. Commercially and contractually savvy with excellent negotiation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project cost software (e.g. Coins, Causeway, or similar). Excellent communication, reporting, and leadership skills. Based in or able to commute daily to Central London. The Benefits Competitive salary & performance-based bonus Car allowance or travel expenses Flexible working options where applicable Continued professional development and clear career progression Opportunity to work on landmark Central London project

I am currently seeking a Permanent Quantity Surveyor (NEC) to work with a UK Contractor on a Groundworks / Civils project in Bristol. This role would include but not be limited to the following Carrying out take-offs and producing detailed Bill of Quantities. Measure/remeasure works carried out on site. Monitoring costs to ensure works are within budgets Preparing valuations for interim application for payment, including variations. Document control. Pricing variation orders and charging the client accordingly. General administrative duties. Materials coordination for live projects. Negotiating costs and prices. Attending on-site meetings. The Ideal Candidate will have Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar Experienced in NEC form of contract Previous experience on Civils, Drainage, Earthwork projects CSCS, 2x References Degree within Quantity Surveying or similar If you are keen, apply now or for more information contact Sam Jaffe at Cavendish. Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief

Freelance Quantity Surveyor - Leeds - Civils PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a civil engineering client in the Leeds regions. Key Responsibilities: Full commercial management of groundworks packages from initial procurement through to final account. Procure and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure best value and ensure alignment with programme and quality standards. Manage subcontractor accounts, review applications, issue payment/pay less notices, and ensure contractual compliance. Value and agree variations accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining cost control across the delivery phase. Produce detailed cost-to-complete forecasts and update cost value reconciliations (CVRs) for internal reporting. Report commercial performance and risk to senior stakeholders. Requirements: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, particularly groundworks. Strong knowledge of NEC or similar contracts. Ability to work independently, manage multiple subcontractors, and communicate effectively across teams. Immediate or short notice availability is preferred. If you're a seasoned QS with a solid track record in civil engineering projects and are looking for your next freelance assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company You will be joining an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Derby. This multi-accredited principal contractor has a strong pipeline of work across multiple industries, delivering projects valued at up to £20m for high-profile clients, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development click apply for full job details

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Surrey Salary: Up to 80k dependent on experience Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Sector: Civils / High-end Residential projects The Company: We are delighted to be supporting our client, a civil engineering and groundworks contractor with decades of experience in bespoke, high-end and premium residential developments. They offer project management, design, civil services as well as demolition and landscaping to help deliver on domestic developments of up to 2.5m. Having completed hundreds of projects across London, Homes Counties and the wider UK and are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team as a result of continued growth and a strong upcoming order book of work. The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience of working on premium domestic construction and refurb projects. You should have a strong background within construction with a degree within quantity surveying, construction management or related fields. Key Responsibilities General quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages. Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to understand, analyse and control cost. Engage in collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met. Management of the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary. Responsible for the preparation and issue of subcontract documentation. Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors. Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment. The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts. Assist in the management and development of training commercial staff. Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking, associations and conferencing to stay current on industry changes and innovations. Skills & Experience Ideally 5 to 10 years' experience working in UK environments. Good working knowledge of forms of contract currently used within the Building and Civil Engineering industry. Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management or similar. Construction estimating or finance experienced is advantageous. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Sound knowledge of construction. Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills. Clean valid driving licence. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits Opportunity to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking team A stable and growing company with a strong pipeline of work Training and development opportunities Positive and professional working environment The company is looking to move quickly on this role for the right candidate. So if you feel you could be suitable, please apply with an updated CV or contact Rich at Linsco for further information. Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Quantity Surveyor Northampton/Hertfordshire Groundworks The Client This family run business has been in operation for almost 30 years, predominately in the residential groundworks sector. They have grown as a business to circa 400m and have satellite offices across the UK. They have a strong reputation with leading House Builders and continue to grow year on year. The Role Regular site visits and liaising with the production team. Preparing and reviewing tenders with estimators and assisting with understanding the client's requirements to offer value engineering. Providing early cost advice to clients on variations and ensuring only authorised variations are undertaken. Offering technical advice on drawings and ensuring each projects have the correct documentation. Managing the end-to-end commercial aspects of the assigned projects to maximise value and collaborating with the Finance and Procurement departments accordingly. Ensuring all commercial accountabilities are undertaken in a timely manner, with a high degree of accuracy and measure. Analysing rates & prices and agreement of variations and / or compensation events as required. Identification and analysis of potential debt risks and negotiating financial reconciliation with third parties to provide reasonable solutions. Forecasting monthly and annual profit figures ensuring figures are maintained throughout the lifetime of the project. Understanding the principles of safety on sites and projects. Supporting the safety Director and safety team in the application of safety policy and practice. Ensuring that any safety concerns are addressed immediately with the support of the safety team and Directors as appropriate. Building strong working relationships with clients including social networking. Allocating work to sub-contractors including assistance with procurement when required. What you NEED Minimum GCSE, desirable HNC Level 4 Qualification in Construction/Building or equivalent. At least 1 years experience as a trainee/assistant Quantity Surveyor. Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel. Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrate an extremely high level of confidentiality. Excellent organizational skills. Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Must be able to gather and analyse information skillfully. Must be highly motivated and be willing to work hard. The Benefits You will receive an excellent package and have the opportunity to join a major civils contractor in the UK. You will have the opportunity for development and growth dependent on performance.

Options Resourcing are working on behalf of one of the country's leading civil engineering and construction companies to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial elements on one of the South West's flagship projects. Our client can offer the support of a mature team with decades of experience and of established internal processes to give you the tools to really affect the project you will be responsible for. The company is a well established contractor responsible for a multimillion civils package with a history of delivering similar projects throughout the UK. As the lead Quantity Surveyor you will be a lynchpin in the day to day management of all commercial activity, setting and managing project budgets, administering contracts and have a hand in selecting local sub-contractors. Your day to day responsibilities will include: All Financial management of project costs Delivering and management of all financial reports on the project Pro actively asses any financial risks and plan for all likely eventualities Ensure all contractual obligations are met in the delivery of the project protecting both your employer and client Liaise with all project stakeholders to ensure the smooth running and delivery of the project The successful candidate will have: A Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field. Minimum 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying delivering groundworks, RC works and civils projects Self starting mentality coupled with excellent team work Familiarity with industry standard software and systems Your Package: Salary between 65000 to 90000 depending on experience 28 Days Holiday Car Allowance Annual Discretionary Bonus This role is open to candidates within commutable distance of the project but relocation or working away is not a barrier for the right individual. If you are looking for a move or interested to hear more please apply below or call (phone number removed) and ask for Ben Webster.

Options Resourcing are working on behalf of one of the country's leading civil engineering and construction companies to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial elements on one of the South West's flagship projects. Our client can offer the support of a mature team with decades of experience and of established internal processes to give you the tools to really affect the project you will be responsible for. The company is a well established contractor responsible for a multimillion civils package with a history of delivering similar projects throughout the UK. As the lead Quantity Surveyor you will be a lynchpin in the day to day management of all commercial activity, setting and managing project budgets, administering contracts and have a hand in selecting local sub-contractors. Your day to day responsibilities will include: All Financial management of project costs Delivering and management of all financial reports on the project Pro actively asses any financial risks and plan for all likely eventualities Ensure all contractual obligations are met in the delivery of the project protecting both your employer and client Liaise with all project stakeholders to ensure the smooth running and delivery of the project The successful candidate will have: A Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field. Minimum 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying delivering groundworks, RC works and civils projects Self starting mentality coupled with excellent team work Familiarity with industry standard software and systems Your Package: Salary between £65000 to £90000 depending on experience 28 Days Holiday Car Allowance Annual Discretionary Bonus This role is open to candidates within commutable distance of the project but relocation or working away is not a barrier for the right individual. If you are looking for a move or interested to hear more please apply below or call and ask for Ben Webster. JBRP1_UKTJ

Groundwork Quantity Surveyor Groundwork & Demolition Contractor Stevenage, Hertfordshire £50k - £70k DOE Start Jan/ Feb 2025 The Company: Londinium are delighted to be working closely with a specialist construction contractor offering exceptional groundworks, demolition, formwork and plant-hire solutions. A warm, welcoming and flexible (family-run) Groundworks Contractor providing high-quality work at competitive prices, delivered on time. Established and successful groundworks company undertaking a wide variety of projects from £10k - £5m. With a steady flow of work, an impressive roster of long-term repeat clients, and a diverse range of projects, our client provides an appealing opportunity for a qualified and motivated candidate. Services: Substructure/foundation works Concrete oversites and slabs Reinforced concrete works Basement works External works including hard standing and tarmacadam Demolition Site strip and clearance Excavations Drainage and services Highways approved street works Underpinning P revious suitable commercial experience: Will involved with various tasks from initial enquiries, costing materials, pricing, variations, speaking directly to clients over contracts - Must be a confident QS who doesn't need hand held - USES OWN INITITIVE! Support provided working closely with Commercial Manager. Checking pricing/ valuations and tendering etc to avoid errors being made together. Key Requirements - Quantity Surveyor: 5+ years minimum surveying experience (Essential) Hands-on site exposure (Ideal) Background in Groundworks, Demolition, Civils, Piling, Drainage, Utilities, or Landscaping sectors (Ideal). Full UK driving license & live local to Hertfordshire office. Office based (Monday - Friday) at Hitchin office. Visits to live/new sites twice a week for a morning or afternoon expected. Good understand of spreadsheets and Excel. Use of / exposure to Bluebeam + Cube earthwork system advantageous. 'Reliable' and 'accountable' character with ambition to gain more exposure as a Surveyor. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity - APPLY NOW to be considered for interview. For further information and confidential discussion relation to this role, please contact Londinium Recruitment today!

Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor The company Quantity Surveyor or Assistant QS required to join an established Sussex groundworks / civils contractor. Involved with Highways, footpaths, drainage and heritage contracts for Sussex's top civils projects for clients including local authorities, civils contractors, private clients, local councils and heritage & environment organisatio click apply for full job details

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job. Interior and light construction works company. Up to \u00A340K and 25 hols. Your new company Based on the Western outskirts of Coventry this successful interior works contractor is seeking an experienced and successful senior level QS to join their thriving team. My client operates across the Midlands, delivering works primarily in the Birmingham Coventry areas. Presently, my client operates mainly in the education sector, however, they also deliver works in the health and commercial sectors and they typically touch on light civils works on many projects. In terms of project specifics, they perform major and minor refurbishments, fit-out, extension construction and associated groundworks\/paving. Your new role As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be managing the day to day commercial activity for various projects. You will be working alongside intermediate and assistant QS's and you will report directly to the Commercial Manager. You will have significant responsibility and undertake all the duties associated with a senior and highly seasoned QS. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have a very significant amount of experience as a QS in the construction industry. You must have a good amount of experience with working on interior works, however, your specific experience can be relatively flexible. You must be highly competent and have a proven track record of success from your career thus far. What you'll get in return A competitive salary up to \u00A365,000 is on offer. This will be offered based on your individual experience. You will also receive a car allowance and a highly attractive holiday package of 25 days plus statutory leave. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Assistant\/Junior Quantity Surveyor Job. Interior and light construction works company. Up to \u00A340K and 25 hols. Your new company Based on the Western outskirts of Coventry this successful interior works contractor is seeking an ambitious and driven junior or assistant level QS to join their thriving team. My client operates across the Midlands, delivering works primarily in the Birmingham Coventry areas. Presently, my client operates mainly in the education sector, however, they also deliver works in the health and commercial sectors and they typically touch on light civils works on many projects. In terms of project specifics, they perform major and minor refurbishments, fit-out, extension construction and associated groundworks\/paving. Your new role You will work as a junior level (or assistant, depending on who you ask) QS. You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and work alongside other intermediary and senior QS's. You will complete all general QS duties and take on the general QS responsibilities. This role is an excellent opportunity for a QS with a few years of industry experience and a relevant degree who is making the decision to step up and really start driving their career forwards. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have roughly 3-5 years of industry experience as a graduate\/junior\/assistant QS. It is not necessarily important what sectors you have worked in or on what project types. However, it would be preferable for you to have worked on housing and groundworks at some point. You will also have a relevant (ideally QS'ing) degree. You must be able to work out of a Western Coventry office and be willing to work on sites around the County. You must also have real drive and passion for your work as this role will allow you to achieve potentially unlimited success. What you'll get in return An excellent salary up to \u00A340,000 is on offer for the right candidate. The exact salary offered will be calculated based on your experience and individual competency. You will also get a very competitive 25 days holidays plus 8 days statutory leave and a car allowance of some size. This role will also provide you with the chance to accelerate into an intermediate QS position and to start making a name for yourself in the industry. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk