Temp to Perm Quantity Surveyor

Express Recruitment are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial and pricing support for their current essential projects. This temporary role will play a key part in delivering costed proposals for approximately £60M of their upcoming programme.

The ideal candidate will focus on developing accurate, timely cost submissions through a mix of first principles estimating, formal tender processes, and schedules of rates, ensuring commercial robustness and compliance with client requirements.

This role genuinely offers strong opportunities for you to contribute to high-profile projects and gain valuable experience in public sector infrastructure programmes, so if you are available immediately, please APPLY NOW!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct formal tendering following existing procurement rules
• Develop detailed pricing using established schedules of rates
• Undertake first principles estimating where necessary
• Format and present cost breakdowns in NRM3 structure
• Prepare tender enquiries, analyse bids, and produce recommendation reports
• Engage with the supply chain to obtain quotations and ensure competitiveness
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of project Commercial Risk Registers
• Participate in project adjudications, presenting pricing approaches, risks, and assumptions
• Work closely with project managers, estimators, planners, and commercial leads to align pricing with programme and delivery strategy
• Provide clear and accurate cost information to senior management and clients
• Deliver high-quality work under pressure and tight deadlines

Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field
• Chartered status (MRICS) desirable but not essential
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Tender Manager in construction, infrastructure, or FM sectors
• Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies and formal tender processes in a public sector environment
• Familiarity with NRM3 cost structures
• Experience in tendering activities and supply chain engagement
• Sound commercial awareness with strong analytical and numerical skills
• Proficient in Excel, Proactis, and Maximo CAFM (or similar)

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary: c£22.00-£28.00 per hour D.O.E

Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week attending a Central Office (Birmingham, Nottinghamshire, or

Cambridgeshire).

Duration: Temporary for approx. 8 weeks, potential to become permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we

receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.