Quantity Surveyor

Company: Arise Recruit Ltd
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Location: Portslade by Sea
Job Description:

I am looking to talk to Quantity Surveyors in Sussex and Surrey that are looking to push their career forwards with a high performing main contractor. The opportunity is for a Quantity Surveyor to join a successful regional main contractor delivering high-quality projects across Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and further afield into London. Our clients work on a wide range of projects ranging in value from £2M to £25M. They have secured places on a number of frameworks, and have a good track record of repeat business from private clients.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a capable Quantity Surveyors, Project to Senior, to join their commercial team. The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have proven experience with other main contractors, and will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of projects from tender through to final account.

Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities

Pre-Contract & Tender Stage

  • Work alongside the Pre-Construction Manager and Estimator to identify opportunity and risk in new tenders.

Contract Management & Cost Control

  • Draft and issue contractual letters and commercial notices to clients and subcontractors.
  • Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, variations, and final accounts.
  • Measure and value subcontractors work on-site and manage their accounts.
  • Monitor project costs, forecast accurately, and report to senior management.
  • Identify and implement value engineering opportunities.

Stakeholder & Client Liaison

  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and colleagues.
  • Attend site and progress meetings, providing commercial and procurement input.
  • Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure alignment on financial goals.
  • Represent the business with professionalism and commercial integrity.

Requirements

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar (desirable)
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting.
  • Strong knowledge of traditional JCT contracts and JCT Design & Build contracts.
  • Driving Licence
  • Ideally living within the M23 corridor, or surrounding areas.

What’s on offer

  • Great salary for the region
  • Friendly and fun office environment, with free parking
  • Exposure to challenging and varied projects.
  • Supportive team culture in a growing and dynamic company.

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Posted: October 25th, 2026