Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In this role you will own the commercial delivery of projects from award to final account, protecting profitability and mitigating risk. You’ll work closely with Sales and Projects teams to provide expert commercial guidance across a diverse project portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll influence project outcomes in a global organisation and contribute to customer satisfaction and long‑term growth. This is a hands-on role where your commercial decisions shape project success and business performance.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car
• Pension and comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression within a global organisation

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects from award through to completion
• Administer contracts in line with company policies and procedures
• Lead variation management to maximise project value
• Prepare, submit and agree final accounts for positive financial outcomes
• Identify, develop and substantiate claims and entitlement opportunities
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial performance
• Escalate commercial risks and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve commercial challenges
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across commercial processes

Key requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up
• Proven track record on projects from 50k to 10m
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with risk management experience
• Experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) environments
• Ability to lead and manage complex commercial projects
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical information clearly
• Strong problem-solving capability and independent decision-making
• Preferred: experience across HVAC&R, Security, Fire Detection/Suppression, or BMS/Controls
• Preferred: RICS accreditation or working towards it

• Stakeholder management
• Influencing skills
• Clear communication
• Contract administration
• Variation management
• Budgeting and forecasting

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