Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Join a growing construction business in Milton Keynes as a Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial performance on refurbishment, alteration and new-build projects. You’ll manage subcontract procurement, cost control, and the commercial delivery across education, healthcare, housing and commercial sectors. Work with cross-functional teams across multiple projects and locations, with potential for progression in a collaborative, office-based setting. This role offers a competitive package, bonus potential after one year, and a clear career path within a growing group.

Pay / Benefits

• profit-related bonus after one year
• annual salary reviews
• staff incentives
• modern shared offices with gym access
• friendly, well-organised team
• clear route for long-term career progression

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors and packages from enquiry to completion
• Create clear scopes of work and prepare enquiry documentation
• Procure packages, obtain quotations, and perform cost comparisons
• Negotiate terms, issue orders, and manage variations
• Oversee subcontractor performance, costs, and commercial issues
• Assess monthly valuations and payment applications
• Prepare project valuations, cost reports, forecasts, and cash-flow information
• Maintain accurate package-tracking spreadsheets and cost control
• Take-off measurements and review drawings/specifications
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Support final accounts and keep commercial records up to date

Key requirements

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor in construction
• Experience building scopes, placing orders, and managing monthly valuations
• Strong numerical, commercial, and negotiation skills
• Proficient with Excel and clear spreadsheet management
• Well-organised, commercially aware, able to manage several packages
• Clear communicator with ability to build relationships across project teams
• Relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification is desirable
• Full UK driving licence

• Clear communicator
• Strong numerical and analytical mindset
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excel proficiency
• Cost control and cost reporting
• Subcontract procurement and package management

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