Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage cost, contracts, and procurement for residential and affordable housing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost management
• risk reporting
• subcontract procurement
• cashflow forecast
• contract compliance
• dispute resolution

Tasks

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of multiple residential and affordable housing projects. Working within the Commercial team, you’ll manage all cost-related and contractual aspects of construction projects—from procurement through to final accounts—while maintaining compliance with company and contract standards. Working closely with and overseeing an Assistant Quantity Surveyor between you, you will over see up to 4 projects. -Administer and oversee subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, contra charges, and final accounts. -Identify, assess, and report commercial risks and opportunities in collaboration with the project team. -Support resolution of subcontractor disputes through contractually sound correspondence and documentation. -Work closely with design, technical, construction, and sales teams to support commercial decision-making and project delivery. -Prepare and maintain key commercial documents such as cost value reconciliations (CVRs), risk and opportunity registers, and cashflow forecasts. -Manage affordable housing contracts and ensure subcontract vetting and compliance (insurance, CIS, SMAS, etc.). -Lead the subcontract procurement process to secure best value, leveraging group supply agreements and contributing to value engineering discussions.

Requirements

• driving licence
• quantity surveying
• communication
• construction
• coins
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-Full UK driving licence as travel to and from various sites in different locations is required -Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent). -Excellent communicator, methodical and organised, with a collaborative mindset. -Strong knowledge of construction processes, ability to read drawings and technical specs, and experience using, COINS, Microsoft office suit. -Proven track record in managing open market, mixed-tenure or affordable housing developments and working with standard forms of contract (JCT, trade contracts, etc.).

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Benefits

Joining a reputable employer who value their staff, and have an excellent retention rate of employee’s. Joining a large commercial department who work in small teams and run projects together. Welcoming and friendly working atmosphere! The office is well located with parking. Salary: Competitive Plus Package A competitive salary is on offer which will depend on experience, along with a car allowance and a range of company benefits. The client is able to offer a good mix of site and office working, with 1 day a week from home. Sites will be located largely within the Northampton to South Leicester area. Flexi start and finish times are available!

About Rgb Recruitment Ltd

-Honed its craft by immersing itself in construction and engineering recruitment across the UK. -Built as part of the Pertemps Network, combining local insight with national reach. -Expanded into Bristol and Birmingham, serving roles from MEP engineers to architectural directors. -Handles projects ranging from residential developments to public infrastructure, filling positions like site managers, QS, and transport planners. -Gained industry recognition, deepening client trust and growing its trophy cabinet. -Known for precision and relationships, with a tight-knit team and industry-first retention. -Specialist desks in construction, building services, architecture, and civil design reflect deep vertical expertise.

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