Quantity Surveyor

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£40,000–£45,000 a year

Mansfield

Location

Interim

Contract type

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This permanent Quantity Surveyor role supports the commercial delivery of construction projects across the East Midlands. The work involves managing project budgets, preparing payment applications and identifying commercial risks under the guidance of senior staff.

Best for

Quantity Surveyors with construction industry experience

Non-negotiable

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline required.

Worth knowing

Regular travel to project sites across the East Midlands is required.

What you need

Required

  • Quantity Surveying qualification

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Construction cost knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Valuations and variations

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Subcontractor accounts

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Numerical and analytical skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Attention to detail

    Clearly required in the listing

  • CVR and forecasting experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Microsoft Excel

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • JCT contract knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Refurbishment project experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • SME construction experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Eque 2 Construction Manager

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project commercial activities

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Prepare valuations and payments

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee subcontractor accounts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Administer project contracts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Identify commercial risks

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Collaborate with project teams

    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

“Key Duties: Support the commercial management of allocated projects under the guidance of senior commercial staff.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established company. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. Location: Mansfield, Nottingham - with regular travel to project sites across the East Midlands. About The Company: They are a well-established East Midlands building contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment and general building projects across the region. The company are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who is ready to develop their career within their commercial team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects from pre-contract through to final account. This is a strong career development opportunity for someone who wants more than a desk-based commercial role. You will gain practical exposure to live projects, work alongside experienced commercial and operational colleagues, and develop the confidence to take increasing responsibility across cost control, valuations, subcontractor accounts, reporting, contract administration and accurate commercial record keeping. The role offers genuine variety, direct involvement with project teams and the opportunity to grow your technical, contractual and commercial knowledge in a supportive construction environment. Key Duties: Support the commercial management of allocated projects under the guidance of senior commercial staff. Assist with project budgets, cost/value reconciliations, cash flow forecasts and cost reporting. Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment. Assist with subcontractor quotation comparisons, procurement, payment applications and variations. Assist with contract administration duties and develop working knowledge of JCT forms of contract. Identify potential commercial or contractual risks and escalate them to senior commercial staff. Work closely with directly employed site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients to support successful project delivery. Candidate Requirements You will be a qualified Quantity Surveyor with relevant construction industry experience and a sound understanding of construction costs, valuations, variations and subcontractor accounts. You will be organised, accurate and confident working with numbers, with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain clear, well-structured commercial records. Clear communication, a positive team approach and a genuine willingness to continue learning and developing will be important to success in this role. Essential: Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Sound understanding of construction costs, valuations, variations and subcontractor accounts. Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail. Experience assisting with CVRs, forecasts, payment applications or final account preparation. Confident user of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to maintain accurate and well-structured commercial records. Clear communication skills, a positive team approach and a genuine willingness to continue learning and developing. Desirable: Experience working with JCT forms of contract. Experience across refurbishment and general building projects. Previous experience within an SME construction environment. Knowledge of ‘Eque 2 Construction Manager’ project software (formerly Sage Construct) Company Benefits: A genuine opportunity to develop your Quantity Surveying career within an established regional construction business. Guidance, mentoring and practical support from experienced commercial staff. Hands-on project experience across pre-contract, delivery and final account stages. Direct exposure to a varied range of refurbishment and general building projects across the East Midlands. A supportive, team-focused

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