Quantity Surveyor – Drylining

Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor for our Hampshire drylining team, you will manage the commercial function from pre-let through final account on drylining packages. You’ll work closely with site teams and main contractors to protect value and manage risk. This role sits within a growing contractor with a strong project pipeline across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You’ll shape cost plans, valuations, and subcontract procurement to support project delivery. You’ll join a collaborative, growth-focused environment with clear progression opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• car or car allowance
• pension
• private healthcare
• additional benefits package
• clear progression opportunities
• long-term project stability

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial function on drylining packages from pre-let through to final account
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment, and cost/value reconciliations
• Procure and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
• Measure and price variations, and manage the change control process
• Attend site and client meetings, building strong working relationships with main contractors
• Support the commercial manager/director with reporting on live projects
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions and cost plans where required

Key requirements

• Proven QS experience within drylining, dry lining, SFS, or interior fit-out packages
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and JCT/NEC forms of contract
• Confident managing final accounts and commercial risk on multiple live projects
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence, own transport (site travel across Hampshire and surrounding counties)
• Relevant industry qualification desirable (HNC/HND/Degree in QS or similar)

• negotiation
• communication
• organisational skills
• subcontract procurement
• final accounts
• cost/value reconciliations

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