At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts for exciting residential and commercial projects.
- Company: A growing contractor with a focus on stability and real responsibility.
- Benefits: Genuine ownership of projects, sensible workloads, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Office-based role with regular site visits for hands-on project management.
- Why this job: Take charge of your own projects and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor background.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Join an established main contractor delivering a mix of residential and commercial projects across the South East and East of England. This is a hands-on role offering genuine ownership of live schemes, close collaboration with delivery teams, and exposure across both housing and commercial builds. The role is office-based day to day, with regular visits to live projects to stay close to delivery.
The Role
- Take commercial responsibility for live residential and commercial projects (£5m-£15m+)
- Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, valuations, and variations
- Produce cost reports, forecasts, and CVRs for senior management review
- Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to control cost and risk
- Support projects from pre-construction through to final account
- Office-based role with regular visits to live sites (typically weekly)
What they’re looking for
- Experienced Project Quantity Surveyor
- Background with a main contractor essential
- Strong experience in residential new build (commercial exposure a bonus)
- Comfortable managing your own projects and subcontractor packages
- Commercially sound, organised, and confident working from an office environment
- Someone practical and delivery-focused rather than corporate Tier 1
The Company
A growing contractor operating across residential and commercial sectors, delivering new build and mixed-use schemes through a straightforward, delivery-led model. The business offers stability, sensible workloads, and real responsibility — ideal for a QS who wants control of their projects rather than just a small piece of a large commercial machine.
Project Quantity Surveyor employer: Borne Resourcing
Join a dynamic and growing contractor in St Alban's, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values your expertise and offers genuine ownership of projects. With a focus on stability and sensible workloads, this role provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in both residential and commercial sectors while working closely with dedicated teams on live sites.
