Project Quantity Surveyor

Wickford, Essex
Daniel Owen Ltd

Project Quantity Surveyor

50k to 55k per annum + package

Essex

Our client is seeking an Essex based Project Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record of high-quality delivery on projects ranging from fit out & refurb to new design and build.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will oversee the financial and contractual management of projects, from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue Contract Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cost reports.
• Draft and issue contractual notices including delay, Extension of Time (EoT), and Loss and Expense claims.
• Lead subcontract procurement: issuing enquiries, evaluating quotations, negotiating terms, and preparing order documentation.
• Measure and value works, prepare interim valuations, and agree final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and variations, ensuring all costs are recorded and justified.
• Liaise with Contracts Managers, Site Managers, and the Pre-Construction team to ensure commercial alignment.
• Prepare cost forecasts, track change control, and monitor project profitability.
• Support smaller East of England Co-op fit-out projects, adopting streamlined but robust commercial management.
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence, notices, and commercial documentation.
• Work proactively with the site team to identify risks, manage change, and drive cost efficiency.

Experience required

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial management principles.
• Experience managing projects in the 1m- 5m range (education, leisure, or similar).
• Excellent knowledge of CVRs, EoT and loss & expense procedures.
• Proactive, hands-on, and confident in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong procurement, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider commercial team.

For more information call (phone number removed) or attach your CV.