THE ROLE
My client seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join them in Edinburgh. This office is fairly new so there will be plenty of prospects for promotion for an ambitious QS.
They are seeking someone either at Senior level with four years + experience ideally gained working for a firm of PQS.
My client works on a good range of projects for residential, leisure facilities, industrial warehousing, offices, schools and more.
THE COMPANY
My client is an established firm of PQS with two offices currently.
They work on a good range of projects up to around £120m in value.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK firm of PQS.
My client would like someone who has at least four years or more post graduate experience doing pre and post contract work.
You will need to have a recognised UK qualification in Quantity Surveying i.e. BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar and have around 2 plus years experience working for a PQS firm either post graduation or during your Degree if you were doing your BSc on day release.
You may already be Chartered with the RICS or be keen to become chartered and my client will support this.
You should have used JCT contracts and any knowledge of NEC contracts would be useful.
You should have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken to deal with people at all levels.
Salary is very negotiable plus benefits including pension, APC support if required, RICS fees, discretionary bonus, hybrid working one day per week, 26 days holiday plus public holidays, access to buy VIP tickets for the Hydro etc.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
THE ROLE
My client seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join them in Glasgow. This office is the Head Office and this role has arisen due to retirement.
They are seeking someone either at Senior level with four years + experience ideally gained working for a firm of PQS.
My client works on a good range of projects for residential, leisure facilities, industrial warehousing, offices, schools and more.
THE COMPANY
My client is an established firm of PQS with two offices currently.
They work on a good range of projects up to around £120m in value.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK firm of PQS.
My client would like someone who has at least four years or more post graduate experience doing pre and post contract work.
You will need to have a recognised UK qualification in Quantity Surveying i.e. BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar and have around 2 plus years experience working for a PQS firm either post graduation or during your Degree if you were doing your BSc on day release.
You may already be Chartered with the RICS or be keen to become chartered and my client will support this.
You should have used JCT contracts and any knowledge of NEC contracts would be useful.
You should have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken to deal with people at all levels.
Salary is very negotiable plus benefits including pension, APC support if required, RICS fees, discretionary bonus, hybrid working one day per week, 26 days holiday plus public holidays, access to buy VIP tickets for the Hydro, Parking permit provided.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
Quantity Surveyor – Highways & Civil Engineering
Location: East & LondonSalary: £50,000 – £70,000 + PackageJob Type: PermanentSector: Highways | Surfacing | Civil Engineering
Are you a Quantity Surveyor who understands the commercial realities of delivering highways, surfacing or civil engineering projects?
We're recruiting for an established highways and civil engineering contractor in the South East that is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor.
This isn't a role buried behind spreadsheets.
You'll work closely with the operational and senior management teams, taking commercial responsibility across live projects and ensuring works are properly valued, variations are captured, costs remain controlled and projects deliver the margins expected.
The business operates across highways, surfacing and associated civil engineering works, so we're particularly interested in Quantity Surveyors who understand fast-moving, operational contracting environments rather than purely traditional building construction.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from initial handover through delivery and final account.
You'll be involved in:
Managing the commercial performance of highways and civil engineering projects.
Preparing valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
Identifying, pricing and managing variations and compensation events.
Monitoring project costs, forecasts, margins and cash flow.
Managing subcontractor procurement, accounts and payments.
Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
Working closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers and operational teams.
Ensuring completed works are accurately measured and commercially recovered.
Supporting tender handovers and reviewing project budgets.
Managing contractual correspondence and maintaining appropriate commercial records.
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
Providing clear commercial information to senior management throughout project delivery.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors from backgrounds including:
Highways | Surfacing | Road Construction | Civil Engineering | Infrastructure | Groundworks | Utilities | S278 Works | Public Realm | Term Maintenance
You'll ideally bring:
Previous Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering or infrastructure.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.
Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts.
Knowledge of subcontractor procurement and commercial management.
Experience working with NEC contracts would be particularly valuable.
Confidence working directly with operational teams and clients.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple projects and competing commercial priorities.
A practical understanding of how works are actually delivered on site.
Formal Quantity Surveying qualifications are advantageous, but relevant highways/civils commercial experience is more important than having the perfect academic background.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join an established regional contractor where you'll have genuine visibility and influence over project performance.
Rather than becoming another number within a huge commercial department, you'll work closely with the people actually running and delivering the projects.
The role offers:
£50,000 – £70,000 salary depending on experience
Competitive benefits package
Long-term permanent opportunity
Established South East project portfolio
Significant commercial responsibility
Direct exposure to senior management
Opportunity to develop as the business continues to grow
Interested?
If you're currently working within highways, surfacing or civil engineering and want a commercial role where you can genuinely influence how projects perform, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply confidentially and we'll provide further information on the business, projects and opportunity before your details are shared with the client.....Read more...
THE ROLE
My client seeks a SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER / Q.S. for a long term contract role working RAIL related projects - based in Birmingham.
You must have experience of all quantity surveying and / or commercial management duties and have good Rail experience using NEC contracts.
Experience of doing Cost Verfication and cost audit work is required in particular for cost of people's salaries, day rates, pension contributions and more.
THE COMPANY
My client is a long established busy firm of PQS with several offices.
My client works on projects for infrastructure and also for buildings.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager who has good experience of working on RAIL related projects.
You should have a BSc or similar in Quantity Surveying or in Commercial Management or Accountancy or Engineering.
You may be MRICS qualified although this is not essential.
You will have in excess of 6 years quantity surveying experience.
You must have good knowledge in the use of NEC contracts.
Salary to £80000 per annum. Client would also consider contract.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
THE ROLE
My client seeks a SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER / Q.S. for a long term contract role working RAIL related projects - based in Milton Keynes.
You must have experience of all quantity surveying and commercial management duties and have good Rail experience using NEC contracts.
Experience of doing Cost Verfication and cost audit work is required.
THE COMPANY
My client is a long established busy firm of PQS with several offices.
My client works on projects for infrastructure and also for buildings.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be a Quantity Surveyor / commercial manager who has good experience of working on RAIL related projects.
You should have a BSc or similar in Quantity Surveying or in Commercial Management or similar.
You may be MRICS qualified although this is not essential.
You will have in excess of 6 years quantity surveying experience.
You must have good knowledge in the use of NEC contracts.
The contract roles will be inside IR35 and rates will depend on your level of experience but likely to be from £480 to £500 per day.
My client may also be interested in taking someone on a salaried basis and salaries are negotiable.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
THE ROLE
My client is growing their Building Surveying team in the City of London.
They now seek a SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR who needs to have five years + experience of building surveying.
You do not need to be chartered but you should be keen to become RICS qualified and support will be given.
You will work on a variety of projects including cladding remediation, fire reinstatement, contract administration, project management, surveyors, report writing etc.
Projects include student accommodation, affordable housing, regeneration, education and more.
THE COMPANY
My client is a firm of consultants with three UK offices at present.
They are multi disciplinary and currently do Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Employer's Agent, Principal Designer services.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be either a Building Surveyor or Senior Building Surveyor currently.
You must have around five years or more building surveying experience.
You do not need to be chartered but you must be keen to become chartered if not already RICS qualified and support will be given to sit the APC.
You need broad based building surveying experience to include:-
Experience of surveys, report writing, contract administration, project management and more is required.
You should have excellent communication skills and good commercial awareness.
You will have a stable work record and be keen to join a firm who are growing.
Salary is in the region of £50000 to £70000 negotiable plus pension, car allowance, 25 days holiday, some hybrid working plus other benefits.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
Estimating:
Creating & reviewing chain tenders/quotations
Identifying best value quotes to the project
Liaising with the Design & Operational Managers with the construction process
Liaising by telephone/email with clients and sub-contractors
Preparing sub-contractor invitations to tender
Preparing return packages for tender
Preparing return tender invitations for presentation to client
Maintaining records of tenders submitted and their progress
Commercial:
Prepare sub-contract orders in line with the project particulars, financial targets and on programme requirements
Prepare sub-contract orders in line with company procedures including all contractual documents
Once sub-contractors places make sure that all relevant Site Managers & Contract Managers have all the relevant order information
General Assistant:
To provide general assistant as identified to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Director
Answering the telephone and dealing with general enquiries
Compiling mail shot directors for new contacts
Issuing letters and enclosure to new contacts
Filing:
General admin duties as directed
Preparing builders BoQ and take-off
Training Outcome:
To be confirmed upon completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are Quantity Surveyors. Services provided - Estimating
Programming
Procurement
Post Contract
Retention Recovery
Take Off and Bill of QuantitiesWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Excel spreadsheet knowledge....Read more...
The roles and duties will evolve over time as experience is gained and dependent on the type and size of projects being works on, however below are a few key areas we anticipate the individual will initially be involved in:
Estimating
Undertaking detailed take off from drawings using Procore, specifications and design documents
Ensuring all works captured within all tender documentations are included within and added to pricing schedule
Subcontractor Procurement:
Setting up, updating and management of procurement schedules for each project
Preparing detailed scope of works and / or measured pricing schedules, and / or marked up drawings per package of works using Procore
Preparing and coordinating tender enquiries
Communicating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure prices are received and are compliant, coordinating queries as appropriate
Analysing and comparing tender returns
Normalising tender returns and raising, coordinating, and dealing with queries
Negotiating with preferred contractors
Material Procurement:
Extracting relevant specifications and design information
Preparing and coordinating enquiries
Analysing and comparing tender returns
Normalising tender returns and raising, coordinating, and dealing with queries
Live Project QSing:
Assist with commercial reporting
Assisting with determining and valuing variations
Assisting with determining and valuing payment application
General:
Assisting with commercial and administrative tasks
General administrative duties within the office
Design Coordination
Training:
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Day release delivery at ARU's Chelmsford campus.
Training Outcome:The intention is for the candidate to progress to a Senior Quantity Surveyor and be responsible for Quantity Surveying some of our works in the year to come. How quickly they get there is down to the individual as we do not hold people back as a business and prefer to give people as much opportunity and responsibility as early as possible.Employer Description:AG Surveying is a consultancy firm providing Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Estimating and Procurement services to subcontractors, main contractors and developers in Hertfordshire, London and Essex.
Please refer to our website for more information regarding the business.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.
Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Number skills,Team working....Read more...
AA Euro Group are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (M&E), to join our clients commercial team, working on major building and infrastructure projects across London. This is a full time permanent position where you will be required to split your time between the office (East London) and site (Canary Wharf).Job PurposeTo support the Senior Commercial Manager in the effective commercial and cost management of multiple Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) subcontract projects. The role provides structured, hands-on experience in procurement, cost control, valuations, and commercial administration within an MEP contracting environment, supporting the development of core quantity surveying and commercial management skills.Key Responsibilities:
Comply with and actively promote the Company’s Health & Safety policies at all times.Ensure compliance with all company procedures, systems, and protocols.
Procurement & Tendering
Assist in the procurement and commercial evaluation of subcontractors, suppliers, andconsultants, including supply-only and labour-only packages.Support the preparation of subcontract documentation and attend Part 2 meetings whereappropriate.Assist in preparation of Bills of Quantities, schedules, and tender comparison documents.Measurement & Cost ControlAssist with the measurement and take-off of M&E services in accordance with drawings andspecifications.Support measurement activities for interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.Assist in the preparation and maintenance of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).Support the identification, recording, and commercial assessment of changes for bothsubcontractors and clients.
Payments & Commercial Administration
Assist in the assessment and evaluation of payments to Sub-Contractors, Consultants, andSuppliers.Support the preparation and coordination of labour-only payments.Subject to prior approval and in accordance with company procedures, assist with theauthorisation of interim payments to Sub-Contractors and Consultants.Assist in drafting commercial correspondence for review and issue by the Senior Commercial Manager.Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial records in line with company procedures.
Project & Team Support
Liaise and integrate with site teams to support effective project delivery.Attend design, procurement, commercial, and site meetings as required.Take accurate meeting minutes when appropriate.Support general commercial administration across multiple projects.
Skills & Competencies
Strong numerical and analytical skillsGood understanding of Microsoft ExcelClear written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work well within a teamManage multiple tasks and meet deadlinesBasic understanding of M&E installations (mechanical/ electrical)Willingness to learn and develop within an M&E commercial environment
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 1 year experience in construction or M&E contracting (desirable)
Working Conditions
Office-based with regular site visitsFull-time, Monday to Thursday 8am -5pm Friday 8am – 4:30pmMay involve working to tight deadlines during project handover or tender periods; flexibility to work additional hours, including overtime, will be required as necessary.
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A unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager to join this prestigious Grade II listed building conversion project. Working alongside the Senior Construction Manager, you'll play a vital role in transforming this historic property into high end student accommodation.Essential Experience RequiredProven experience in residential/apartment developmentsPrevious work on Grade II listed building projectsUnderstanding of heritage conservation requirementsStrong background in student accommodation projects (desirable)Project Planning and Coordination:Monitoring programmes, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocationCoordinate with architects, engineers, and the client team to ensure project requirements are metSupport heritage specialists and conservation officersEnsure compliance with listed building regulationsCommercial Management:Working closely with the project quantity surveyorBeing aware of commercial constraints throughout the project lifecycle, but not letting it compromise quality and safetyAssist in managing specialist heritage contractorsMonitor costs related to conservation requirementsTeam Leadership and Management:Lead and motivate the team including supply chainChair meetings as necessary, ensuring concise minutes are recordedProvide clear direction and guidance to team members to ensure project objectives are metFoster a collaborative and positive work environment conducive to productivity and safetyChampion the ethos on best use of tech products availableSupport the Senior Construction Manager in daily operationsQuality Control and Compliance:Familiarity with design management principles and tools for coordinating the design process, collaborating with architects and engineers, and ensuring design intent is achievedImplement and enforce quality control measures to ensure work meets regulatory standards and client expectationsConduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address any quality issues promptlyWorking with our HSE Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies at all timesEnsure a relentless focus on Zero HarmMaintain strict adherence to heritage conservation guidelinesRisk Management:Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptionsProactively address any issues that may arise during the construction processMaintain comprehensive documentation of project activities and decisionsSpecial focus on protecting listed building elementsReportingAid with upstream reports. Leading on certain projects, aiding on others. To be agreed with line managerEnsure that the internal team are aware of site progress, issues/requirementsDocument all conservation related activities and decisions....Read more...
