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Quantity Surveyor
Stourbridger
Full-Time | Permanent
£50,000 - £60,000 + Expenses
We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and growing building contractor delivering construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across the public sector. With a strong pipeline of work secured with local authorities and council clients, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-regarded contractor with long-term repeat business and a strong reputation for quality and compliance.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple extension & Kitchen and Bathroom projects from initial pricing through to final account. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Divisional Manager, site teams, subcontractors, and client representatives, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably, on time, and in line with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing initial quotes and estimates prior to works commencing
Obtaining specialist quotations and carrying out site surveys
Submitting and negotiating quotations with clients
Securing approvals and purchase orders to release schemes
Full cost control of projects from approval through to completion
Managing variations and omissions throughout each scheme
Signing off wages, subcontractor invoices, and material purchases
Submitting interim applications and managing the invoicing process
Preparing and agreeing final accounts
Producing profit forecasts and attending weekly WIP meetings
Managing client and subcontractor queries
Supporting the Commercial Manager to maximise profitability
About You
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
Experience working with National Schedule of Rates
Strong background delivering works for councils/local authorities (highly desirable)
Experience across a range of works including voids, internal repairs, roofing, externals, M&E, plumbing, gas and specialist works
Ability to measure and scale drawings
Good knowledge of JCT and other standard forms of contract
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple live schemes simultaneously
Relevant QS or Construction qualification (preferred but not essential with experience)
What’s On Offer
£50,000 - £55,000 salary
Expenses package
Permanent, long-term opportunity
Stable public sector workload
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Genuine progression opportunities
If you are a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking for a secure role with a strong pipeline of local authority work, we would like to hear from you.
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