Future Build Recruitment
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
A well-established main contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team based in St Albans.
The business delivers a mixture of refurbishment and new build projects across Hertfordshire, London, and Cambridge, with schemes valued up to £10m. This particular opportunity sits within their busy Special Works division, where you'll be responsible for multiple public sector projects including schools, libraries, and churches, typically valued up to £2m.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied workload and wants exposure to multiple live projects within a supportive and growing business.
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The Role
- Commercial management of multiple projects
- Procurement of subcontract packages
- Valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Cost reporting and forecasting
- Client and subcontractor liaison
- Working closely with the Head of Commercial and operational teams
About You
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor
- Main contractor background
- Experience delivering refurbishment and/or new build projects
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and package
- Strong pipeline of secured work
- Genuine opportunities for progression
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects
- Supportive commercial team
- Long-term career prospects
- Office based in St Albans, with flexibility available for the right person
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One of the standout features of this opportunity is the progression available. The current Head of Commercial joined the business as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and has progressed through the ranks over the last 13 years, demonstrating the company's commitment to developing and promoting its people.
If you're looking to join a contractor that offers genuine career progression, a varied project portfolio, and a supportive team environment, this is well worth a conversation.
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