Spencer Ogden
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
Gatwick, UK
Your new company
We are working with a leading construction and infrastructure organisation delivering major building and civil engineering projects across the UK. As the business continues to grow its project portfolio, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This is an opportunity to join a high-profile project environment where you will have genuine responsibility for cost management, commercial risk, procurement and project performance.
Your new role
You will join an established commercial team working across major construction and infrastructure projects, collaborating closely with clients, contractors, subcontractors and wider project teams. You will be responsible for managing costs throughout the project lifecycle, from initial estimates and tendering through to final accounts. You will play a key role in maintaining commercial control, identifying risks and ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
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You will:
- Prepare tender and contract documentation, including Bills of Quantities.
- Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance works.
- Support feasibility studies and establish client requirements.
- Carry out risk and value management and maintain effective cost control.
- Advise on procurement strategies.
- Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
- Prepare and analyse costings for tenders.
- Allocate work to subcontractors and support commercial management.
- Provide advice on contractual claims.
- Analyse project outcomes and produce detailed progress reports.
What you'll need to succeed
- 5+ years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and commercial processes.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost control.
- Good communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant commercial/QS software.
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- RICS membership or chartership is preferred.
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What we’re offering
You will join a well-established organisation working on significant construction and infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial responsibilities. This is a role suited to a Quantity Surveyor looking to build on their experience within a professional and commercially focused project environment, working alongside experienced construction and commercial teams.
Next steps
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major project environment in Gatwick and take on a role with genuine commercial responsibility. If you have 5+ years’ Quantity Surveying experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you.
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