Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Nottingham (Main Contractor)
£52,000 – £60,000 PAYE Car / Car Allowance Benefits
40 hours per week
Permanent

 Due to continued business growth, our client is seeking a capable and commercially confident Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the East Midlands and Yorkshire. Projects span Education, Commercial Office, Residential Apartments and Public Sector developments, with values ranging from £500k to £50m (typically £10m–£15m).

You’ll be responsible for the commercial management of 1–2 live projects at any one time, ensuring financial control, risk management and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.

The role is primarily office-based from their Nottingham hub, with regular site visits to allocated projects. Hybrid working is available.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of assigned projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Preparation and management of project budgets and cost plans
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Subcontract administration, including valuations and payments
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations
• Variation management and negotiation
• Cost forecasting and cash flow management
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Preparation of monthly cost/value reports
• Liaising with clients, consultants and site teams
• Ensuring compliance with relevant contract conditions (JCT / NEC)

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (or related discipline)
• Minimum 1 year post-graduate experience with a main contractor
• Experience commercially managing projects with limited supervision
• Strong understanding of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong financial and analytical ability
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
• Full UK driving licence

Personal attributes

• Commercially astute and detail-oriented
• Proactive and confident decision-maker
• Organised with strong time management skills
• Collaborative team player

Contact:
James at Service Care Solutions
01772 208967
james.glover@servicecare.org.uk