Quantity Surveyor

Job Description:

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: East Midlands (Derby office with projects across East Midlands)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (DOE) 

Benefits: Car or car allowance, pension, private medical, 27 days holiday 

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and award winning contractor delivering high-quality residential projects across the East Midlands. With a strong pipeline of work and a growing regional presence, the business offers a stable and supportive environment where commercial professionals can develop their careers and play a key role in delivering meaningful projects within local communities.

The company is committed to investing in its people and provides clear opportunities for progression, making this an excellent role for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in their career, or for a Quantity Surveyor seeking a new challenge within a growing regional business.

The Role

Based from the East Midlands regional office in Derby, you will support the commercial management of construction projects across the region, Project coverage typically extends from Coalville through to Nottingham. The role will require regular site visits to maintain strong engagement with delivery teams and ensure projects remain commercially on track.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within social housing construction or with regional building contractors, bringing a strong understanding of the contracting side of projects and experience managing change and commercial risk. 

Career Development

This role offers a genuine opportunity to progress within a growing regional team. The business values long-term career development and supports employees in building their expertise, taking on greater responsibility, and advancing into senior commercial or leadership roles over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of construction projects from procurement through to final account.

• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring financial efficiency and value for money.

• Prepare cost forecasts, budgets, and regular financial reporting.

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Manage and negotiate variations and change control throughout the project lifecycle.

• Procure subcontractor packages and manage subcontractor accounts.

• Work closely with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to achieve commercial and project objectives.

• Maintain a visible site presence to support project delivery and resolve commercial matters

• Contribute to continuous improvement within the commercial team.
   

Key Responsibilities 

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment.

• A background in social housing construction or working with regional build contractors.

• Strong experience managing variations, subcontractor accounts, and project costs.

• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with project teams.
   

Applications are also welcomed from Senior Quantity Surveyors where experience aligns with the scope of the role