| Quantity Surveyor | Construction | £40,000 - £80,000 Salary | Company Car or Allowance + Healthcare |
This excellent opportunity is for a Quantity Surveyor at a range of career levels, from newly qualified to experienced Senior QS, with the chance to take on genuine responsibility across pricing, procurement, cost control, and commercial management.
We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, successful construction business based in Norfolk, who are seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join their team.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- Price and estimate construction projects
- Prepare tenders, quotations and detailed cost estimates
- Review drawings, specifications and project requirements
- Carry out quantity take-offs
- Obtain and assess subcontractor quotations
- Negotiate prices and terms with subcontractors
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing
- Manage procurement and subcontractor costs
- Monitor project budgets and financial performance
- Manage variations, valuations and final accounts
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities
- Work closely with management, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
- Maintain accurate commercial records and cost reports
- Support improvements to estimating and commercial processes as the business continues to grow
Quantity Surveyor requirements:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
- Strong pricing and estimating experience
- Proven experience dealing and negotiating with subcontractors
- Experience negotiating with suppliers
- Good understanding of construction costs and commercial principles
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability
- Good IT and Microsoft Office skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification desirable
What's on Offer?
- £40,000 - £80,000 basic salary (depending on experience and seniority levels)
- Company car or car allowance
- 20+ days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare following successful completion of probation
- Monday to Friday working
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the business grows
Career Opportunities
- Newly Qualified QS are encouraged to apply if they have the right practical experience, commercial understanding and attitude. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience across pricing, estimating, procurement, subcontractor negotiations and commercial management.
- Experienced / Senior QS are also encouraged to apply. For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to take on increased responsibility and develop into a more senior commercial position as the business continues to grow.
Apply Today!
If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity in Norfolk, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now, and we'll review your application within 48 hours. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.