Quantity Surveyor

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£65,000–£75,000 a year

Oxford

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Quantity Surveyor role manages commercial functions across multiple live construction projects, including mixed-use developments and industrial fit-outs. The work involves overseeing project costs, administering NEC contracts, and collaborating with site teams to ensure financial control and delivery within budget.

Best for

Experienced Quantity Surveyors with a background in construction or contracting

Non-negotiable

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction or contracting environment

What you need

Required

  • Quantity Surveying

    Clearly required in the listing

  • NEC3/NEC4 contracts

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial awareness

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Negotiation skills

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Project cost management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Subcontractor management

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • Degree qualification

    Strongly implied by the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project costs

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Administer construction contracts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Liaise with subcontractors

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain financial control

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support risk management

    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

“…ing risk management and value engineering initiatives You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your projects, working with a high degree of autonomy while supported by a wider commercial and delivery te…”

What's on offer

Car allowance
Full job description (from employer)⌄

A growing construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of projects across a varied portfolio. If you’re looking for a role where you can run your own jobs, stay commercially hands-on, and be part of a business expanding across multiple regions, this is worth a read. Who you’d be joining This is a well-established and growing construction business delivering full-package project solutions. With continued expansion across central and northern regions, they are building out their commercial team to support an increasing pipeline of work. The business typically takes responsibility for running sites and overseeing delivery across the full project lifecycle, while also working alongside principal contractors on certain schemes. They offer a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities and a strong emphasis on ownership and accountability. What you’ll be doing You’ll manage the commercial function across multiple live projects, supporting schemes from early civils through to full build completion. Projects typically include mixed-use developments such as retail units, associated infrastructure, and industrial fit-outs. • Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account • Liaising with subcontractors on contractual agreements across specialist areas (e.g. fencing, cladding, M&E, groundworks) • Preparing and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts • Managing valuations, variations, and cost reporting • Working closely with project managers and site teams to maintain financial control • Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and commercial targets are achieved • Supporting risk management and value engineering initiatives You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your projects, working with a high degree of autonomy while supported by a wider commercial and delivery team. About you • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction or contracting environment • Strong understanding of NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract • Experience across civils and build phases of projects • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred What’s on offer • £60,000 - £75000 approx salary • Comprehensive benefits package such as car allowance • Opportunity to work on diverse, end-to-end projects • Supportive and growing business with clear progression opportunities Please apply now below or contact Matthew at Poolhall Recruitment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to Poolhall Recruitment Ltd's Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website

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