Quantity Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 23 April 2026

LOCATION

Not specified

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Contract Management Cost Management Commercial Acumen Analytical Skills Communication Skills Teamwork Construction Methods

FULL DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for undertaking pre and post contract quantity surveying services and assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of building construction framework agreements.

**As part of the application process, please download and complete our Employee Monitoring Form. Once completed, return the form along with your CV to [contact hidden].**

Role Description

Manage main contract documents, including eg agreeing bond wording, contract signing, etc.
Prepare payment schedules detailing main contract valuations and payment dates.
Determine the extent and value of building work completed for interim payments to contractors as per contract.
Pre-qualify sub-contractors to comply with Company procedure.
Agree and issue sub-contractor packages.
Assess and settle contractor’s claims throughout the contract.
Provide professional advice on contractual matters.
Monitor expenditure and provide monthly financial information, together with forecasts re costs.
Project budget preparation to include confirmation of anticipated overhead contribution.
Agree final accounts.
Ensure variations are agreed with client in writing before work commences.
Manage claims: e.g. extension of time, delays, disruption, out of sequence working.
Prepare cost v value reconciliation document monthly.
Work with the wider [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Team to effectively represent and grow the business and contribute to the culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Carry out other duties that are consistent with the job holder’s knowledge and skills and are necessary for the satisfactory completion of contracts and to assist the company in achieving its goals and objectives.

*This role description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Quantity Surveyor. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.*

Person Specification

Technical Competencies

Essential

Possess a 3rd level degree in a related subject.
Good understanding of the methods of construction.
Awareness of current health and safety and environmental requirements.
Sound commercial acumen.
Self-motivated with well-developed team and influencing skills.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

External Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, the public, the supply chain, and other project stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen.
Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who are influencers and enablers for change in achieving the strategic objectives of [Employer hidden].
Initiative: Able to get results in an effective way either individually or collectively as a team. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
Effective Communication Skills: Able to adapt communication to an audience, create and deliver detailed written documents and presentations. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes [Employer hidden] brand.