Quantity Surveyor

About the role

This isn’t a back-office QS role. Join our Structural Services team and you’ll be right at the centre of delivery, working on technically complex structural projects where commercial performance genuinely matters. You’ll have the space to take ownership, influence decisions, and see the direct impact of your work on project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Get involved early, supporting tenders, shaping cost plans and influencing how projects are set up from day one
• Take ownership of project commercials, keeping a clear grip on cost, risk and performance throughout
• Manage valuations, applications and cash flow, making sure things move, not stall
• Spot risks (and opportunities) early and do something about them, not just report on them
• Work closely with project teams to keep delivery and commercial position aligned
• Handle variations, CVIs and change with confidence, keeping control, not chasing it
• Play a key role in procurement, dealing directly with subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Produce clear, accurate reporting that actually helps decisions get made
• Drive projects through to final account, protecting margin and relationships

Requirements

• Solid experience, around 5+ years in construction, ideally within structural or specialist works
• A good grounding in Quantity Surveying, whether through a degree, HND or hands-on experience
• Someone who understands how jobs really run, not just how they should run on paper
• Confidence to deal with subcontractors, challenge where needed, and hold your ground commercially
• Strong commercial awareness, you know where money is made and lost on a project
• The ability to manage your own workload and not rely on constant direction
• Good instincts, spotting issues early and acting on them
• A clear communication style, straightforward, professional and easy to work with
• An attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture

Qualifications

• Working towards RICS, but more interested in what you can actually deliver