Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Woking, Surrey
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 + car & package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a growing portfolio of projects within the water sector across Surrey and Berkshire. The Quantity Surveyor will be taking responsibility for their own projects whilst working closely with a small commercial team. The role promises exposure to a variety of projects including increasing capacity of sewage treatment works and storm tanks, the refurbishment of pumping stations and construction of new water storage sites including water reservoirs.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all commercial aspects of assigned projects from inception through to final account.
• Preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts.
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and administration.
• Accurate measurement, pricing, and agreement of variations.
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Regular cost reporting and monitoring of project financial performance.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Final account preparation and negotiation with both clients and subcontractors.
• Ensuring compliance with contract conditions (familiarity with NEC contracts is advantageous).
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with the client and supply chain.

About You

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a UK based main contractor or specialist subcontractor
• Experience in civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure projects. Specific experience in the water sector (clean or wastewater) would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and standard forms of contract (NEC preferred).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Commercially astute with a keen eye for detail.
• Crucially, you must be based within a reasonable commutable distance of Hampton, Basingstoke, and Guildford to effectively support projects across our operating region.

What's on Offer
My client can offer excellent career prospects with clearly defined goals to reach Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond. You'll be supported by an experienced and friendly team and have the security of working for an industry leading name with a secured pipeline of projects. They can also offer an excellent work life balance with hybrid working on offer.

• Successful candidates will also be offered:
• Starting salary of £45,000 to £55,000
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Paid professional fees

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with relevant experience and keen to explore a new challenge with an industry leading name, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.

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