Quantity Surveyor

Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Curve Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor

55,000 – 70,000 per annum

Stevenage

Curve Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a highly respected main contractor in their search for an accomplished Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in central Hertfordshire.

Our client delivers a wide range of complex, high-value projects across the commercial, education, industrial, retail and residential sectors throughout the Home Counties and into London. Their work is varied, technically demanding and backed by a strong base of repeat clients.

This is an exclusive opportunity to join a stable contractor that boasts a healthy pipeline of projects and a reputation built on quality, reliability and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts
• Monitoring and controlling project expenditure to protect margin and performance
• Producing detailed cost analysis and variance reporting, identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Leading subcontractor procurement, tender evaluation and package negotiation
• Administering and managing contracts in accordance with agreed terms
• Acting as a principal commercial contact for clients and stakeholders
• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Overseeing valuations, variations and final accounts
• Ensuring full compliance with contractual, regulatory and company standards

About You

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage risk and drive profitability
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management capability
• Organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of construction processes and contract forms (JCT and/or NEC advantageous)

Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact Martin Lively at Curve Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.