Quantity Surveyor

Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Think Recruitment
Quantity Surveyor

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (with regional travel)
Sector: Industrial / Commercial Construction
Salary: Up to 65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

The Company

A well-established Tier 2 main contractor with a strong presence across the Midlands, delivering high-quality industrial and commercial construction projects. With a strong pipeline of work, the business is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of key schemes.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of large industrial build projects, typically ranging from 5m- 30m in value. Working alongside a Senior QS or Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maintaining strong cost control and contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
• Support the preparation of budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts
• Assist with procurement of subcontractor packages
• Measure, value, and manage subcontractor works and payments
• Support the administration of contracts (JCT / NEC)
• Monitor project costs and identify potential risks and opportunities
• Assist in the management of variations and change control processes
• Prepare regular cost reports and support senior commercial staff
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors

Requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant QS within a main contractor
• Exposure to industrial / commercial construction projects
• Experience working on projects typically 5m+
• Basic knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
• Exposure to Design & Build projects
• Working towards professional accreditation (RICS or similar)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Car allowance / company car
• Exposure to large-scale industrial developments
• Clear career progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Apply

If you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career within a growing Tier 2 contractor delivering major industrial projects, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your CV to (url removed)