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Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor - Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Summary
- Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + package
- Type: Full Time
- Location: Office based near Hitchin, Bedfordshire (with site visits across London / South East)
- Urgent Requirement: Yes – candidates on short notice or immediately available preferred
About the Role
An established specialist contractor (specialising in M&E) is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a few years of experience to join their growing commercial team during a recent transition.
This role offers:
- Ownership & accountability – move beyond support work and shape commercial delivery
- Broad exposure across projects (no siloed/repetitive tasks)
- Mentorship from an experienced Commercial Lead to accelerate progression
- Direct influence – minimal politics; surrounded by collaboration, not bureaucracy
The right candidate could progress quickly to project lead-level responsibility, with a visible impact on commercial outcomes.
Target Salary: Up to £75,000 for those ready to deliver high accountability.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial aspects of projects from start-to-finish, ensuring cost control and financial integrity
- Develop autonomy while collaborating closely with the Commercial Lead
- Handle valuations, variations, final accounts, and procurement of subcontractors
- Track project performance, flagging commercial risks and ensuring risk mitigation
- Demonstrate strong numerical accuracy and clear communication skills with key stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Solid foundation in Quantity Surveying – strong experience in:
- Cost control, budgeting, and reporting
- Hands-on valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Subcontractor procurement and management
- Contract administration
- Performance tracking and risk assessment
- Confidence in numbers with precision, alongside the ability to clearly articulate findings
- Commitment to progression and increased responsibility
Ideally:
- £20,000+ in/salary expectations.
- Relevant M&E experience (desirable, but not essential)
Why Join Us?
- Growth opportunity in a team transitioning for the better—and you’ll be at the heart of it
- Mentorship to ramp up quickly while exercising authority
- No bureaucracy; your role and impact are visible and valued daily
- £65,000–£75,000 base salary forelar trade-offs, it’s tailored to высокомовешa person.
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Role Details
- Sector: M&E (Mechanical & Electrical)
- Ideal for: Mid-career QS looking to transition into ownership-based roles, not stagnation
- Culture: Flat organisation, trust-based, ergibt collaboration over ego.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vekshana and Aldwych Consulting are committed to equality and value diversity as a business strength.
- Applications from all sections of society are actively encouraged
- Reasonable adjustments will be discussed to support applicants’ needs.
Job Application
- Eligibility: Must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Applications only via Vekshana to discuss further or submit your CV
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