Quantity Surveyor

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£50,000–£60,000 a year

Derby

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Quantity Surveyor role involves taking commercial responsibility for new build and refurbishment projects throughout their entire lifecycle. The work focuses on managing budgets, overseeing procurement processes and ensuring accurate financial forecasting and reporting to support successful project outcomes.

Best for

Quantity Surveyors with construction sector experience

Non-negotiable

Quantity Surveying degree or related field required

What you need

Required

  • Quantity Surveying experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Quantity Surveying degree

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial awareness

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Budget management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contractual management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Negotiation

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project costs

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee procurement activities

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support subcontractor management

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Ensure accurate reporting

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Mid-level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects across the industrial, retail, education and healthcare sectors, covering both new build developments and ref…”

What's on offer

£5,000 car allowance
Company car
Private medical insurance
25 days holiday
Performance-based bonus
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Your new company You will be joining a long‑established construction business with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality new build, fit‑out and refurbishment projects across the UK. The organisation provides construction services to both private and public sector clients and is known for its forward‑thinking, innovative approach and excellent stakeholder relationships. It operates across multiple regional offices and successfully delivers schemes on time, on budget and to the highest safety and environmental standards. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for projects across the industrial, retail, education and healthcare sectors, covering both new build developments and refurbishment works. You will manage costs throughout the project lifecycle, oversee procurement, support subcontractor management, and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting. You'll work closely with project managers and the wider delivery teams to maintain strong commercial performance and support successful project outcomes. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector with new build or refurbishment experience Quantity Surveying degree or in a related field Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, costs and contractual matters. Experience working on new build or refurbishment projects within any of the following sectors: industrial, retail, education or healthcare. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build positive working relationships. A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. What you'll get in return £50,000 - £60,000 salary £5,000 car allowance or company car Private medical insurance 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Performance‑based bonus scheme The opportunity to work with a respected, multi‑disciplinary construction organisation delivering high‑quality projects across the UK What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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