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Quantity Surveyor

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Reed Specialist Recruitment

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Hampshire
Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential contractor working on high-specification new-build, refurbishment, extension, and restoration projects. This Quantity Surveyor position is ideally suited to someone commercially minded who enjoys managing multiple projects and wants to build a long-term career within the prime residential sector.



Day-to-day of the role

  • Manage the commercial delivery of multiple residential construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.
  • Prepare subcontract tender packages, review returned quotations, and support procurement of trade packages.
  • Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and final account negotiations.
  • Administer variations and change control procedures across live projects.
  • Produce applications for payment, monthly CVRs, forecasts, budget reviews, and cost reports.
  • Monitor project profitability and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Support site and project teams with cost planning and value engineering initiatives.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, particularly under JCT forms of contract, and internal procedures.


Required skills & qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years'' experience in a Quantity Surveyor position.
  • Background in residential construction, refurbishment, or main contracting.
  • Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial procedures.
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Strong financial and commercial management skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident communication and negotiation skills when dealing with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with commercial management software would be advantageous.
  • Full UK driving licence and a proactive, organised approach to work.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary and car allowance.
  • Opportunity to work on prestigious high-specification residential projects.
  • Long-term career prospects within a growing and successful contractor.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Exposure to bespoke new-build, refurbishment, and restoration projects across the South of England.


How to apply

To apply for this Quantity Surveyor opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.