About this role
Quantity Surveyor £45,000 - £65,000 + Bonus & Site Travel Expenses Radlett, Hertfordshire | Projects across the South East
Why This Role Matters A growing contractor is looking to strengthen its commercial team as its order book develops. The business delivers £1m-£10m shell and core projects across the commercial, industrial and data sectors, taking schemes from groundworks through to handover for M&E installation. This is an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who wants ownership of their projects and enjoys working closely with the people delivering them on site.
The Role - What You'll Be Doing Based from the Radlett office, with visits to sites across the South East, you'll manage the commercial side of projects from tender through to final account. Key responsibilities include:
Procurement: tendering subcontract packages, reviewing quotes and negotiating ordersCost management: valuations, payment applications, variations and cost controlCommercial reporting: CVRs, forecasting and regular project updatesContract administration: managing JCT contracts, particularly Design & Build, through to final accountProject collaboration: working with site teams, subcontractors, clients and consultants to resolve commercial issuesRisk management: reviewing drawings, specifications and site progress to identify changes and protect the project's position About the Contractor - Why Join Growing order book across commercial, industrial and data projectsShell and core work with project values typically between £1m and £10mHands-on business where commercial and site teams work closely togetherOpportunity to take responsibility for projects from tender to final accountBonus scheme and expenses for travel to site What You Need A degree in Quantity Surveying or Quantity Surveying and Commercial ManagementAt least 3-5 years' relevant QS experience, ideally with a main or specialist contractorStrong knowledge of JCT contracts, particularly Design & BuildExperience in procurement, valuations, CVRs, variations and final accountsPractical construction knowledge and confidence working with site teamsStrong Excel skills and the ability to read drawings and specificationsA full UK driving licence Experience in groundworks, RC frames, civils, NEC contracts or pre-construction would be an advantage. Above all, you'll need to be commercially sharp, proactive and comfortable taking responsibility.
What You'll Receive Salary of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experienceBonus schemeExpenses for travel to siteVaried projects across the South EastThe chance to join a growing commercial team and take ownership of your work How to Apply Choose the method that works best for you: Apply via this job boardEmail your CV to Call Alex directlyConnect and message on LinkedIn (search: Alex Wallace - Reinforced Recruitment) Even if you're unsure whether your experience is a perfect match, get in touch and we can have a straightforward conversation about the role.
About Me I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I recruit commercial, project management and site professionals across London and the South East. I meet the candidates I represent and take the time to understand what they're looking for before recommending a role.