O’Neill & Brennan UK
Quantity Surveyor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (New Build Residential) Location: St Albans Salary/Package: £65,000 – £75,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave
O’Neill and Brennan are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor, specialising in a high-quality new build residential development in St Albans. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a respected contractor who has a strong pipeline of secured projects, delivering premium residential schemes across the Home Counties and London.
The Quantities Surveyor will take a key role in commercial project delivery, responsible for either procuring and managing high-value subcontract packages or overseeing smaller projects independently, depending on experience.
This role will be based in an experienced and supportive commercial team, offering substantial opportunities for long-term progression within a rapidly growing and successful contractor.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Role Overview
- Title: Quantity Surveyor
- Project Focus: New Build Residential Development
- Location: St Albans
- Salary Range: £65,000 – £75,000 + benefits package
- Start: Available ASAP or flexible for the right candidate
- Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
-
Procurement & Contract Management:
- Procurment and commercial management of high-value subcontract packages, from initial tendering through to final account settlement
- Preparation of subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
- Management of subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, and final accounts
-
Cost & Risk Management:
- Assistance with cost reporting, Cost Verification Reports (CVRs), forecasting, and monthly commercial reporting
- Close collaboration with site management, design teams, and procurement to ensure project success
- Identification and mitigation of commercial risks; maximisation of cost-saving opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
- Maintenance of strong cost control measures
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Stakeholder Relations:
- Construction and maintenance of positive relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
Key Requirements
- Proven main contractor experience as a Quantity Surveyor
- Hand-on experience delivering new build residential projects
- Subcontract expertise: Either:
- Proven procurement and management of high-value subcontract packages, or
- Hands-on experience of commercially managing independent smaller projects
- Strong commercial acumen with:
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Location: Willingness and ability to commute to St Albans
Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Ned Scott-Mends for further information: 📞 07552 619 663 ✉ n.scott-mends@oandb.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills