Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment
Our client is a long-established and highly respected main contractor with over 150 years of experience delivering high-quality construction projects across Oxfordshire and the South East. Their expertise spans commercial, education, heritage, high-end residential, healthcare, refurbishment, conservation, and specialist projects.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business renowned for delivering prestigious and technically challenging projects, with a strong emphasis on quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.

The Role
The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring financial performance and contractual compliance across multiple schemes.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing project costs from inception to completion
• Preparing and reviewing subcontractor packages and procurement schedules
• Producing valuations, variations, cost reports, and final accounts
• Managing subcontractor payments and commercial negotiations
• Supporting the delivery teams to ensure projects remain on budget and programme
• Monitoring project risks and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Assisting with tender reviews and pre-construction support
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting
• Supporting the Commercial Manager on larger or more complex schemes

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Experience with main contractors is essential
• Exposure to refurbishment, heritage, commercial, education, or high-end residential projects would be advantageous
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems
• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management preferred

What s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly reputable and financially stable contractor
• Exposure to prestigious and technically challenging construction projects
• Long-term career progression and development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

For further information or to apply, please get in touch today.