About Feltham Construction:
Feltham Construction has been shaping the built environment across the South of England for over five decades. We deliver a diverse range of projects, from landmark community spaces and heritage buildings to complex commercial and design-and-build contracts. Our reputation has been built on quality, innovation, and reliable service, with a strong level of repeat business from trusted, long-standing clients. We work across a variety of sectors, including care homes, education, commercial, leisure and heritage, creating buildings and spaces that have a lasting positive impact on the communities they serve.
At Feltham Construction, we believe in building strong, long-term relationships with our clients, consultants, subcontractors, and supply chain partners. We are committed to delivering excellence in every detail and creating an environment where our people can develop and succeed.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Newbury.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to completion and final account. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered commercially successfully, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider project team.
This is a varied role that will involve working closely with our project managers, site teams, clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the commercial aspects of projects through to final account.
- Monitor project expenditure and maintain effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare regular and accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash-flow projections.
- Undertake valuations of completed works and manage applications for payment.
- Identify, assess, and manage variations and change throughout the project.
- Assist with procurement, tendering and the negotiation of subcontract packages.
- Manage and maintain effective commercial relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Support the project team with commercial and contractual advice.
- Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and potential cost exposure.
- Ensure contractual obligations are understood and appropriately managed.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, site teams, clients, and consultants to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Feltham Construction's commercial and cost management processes.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, analytical and confident in managing projects from a financial and contractual perspective.
You will ideally have:
- Strong cost planning and cost management experience, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Proven experience in construction cost control and reporting.
- Strong measurement skills.
- Good knowledge of construction procurement methods and standard forms of contract.
- Experience in managing variations, valuations, subcontractor accounts, and final accounts.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- The ability to build positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Previous experience working on UK construction projects.
Why Join Feltham Construction?
This is an opportunity to join an established, respected construction business with over 50 years of experience and a strong pipeline of projects across the South of England.
You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-quality projects, take genuine ownership of your commercial responsibilities and play an important role within a collaborative project team.
We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career with Feltham Construction and contribute to the continued success and growth of the business.
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