Quantity Surveyor in Ware

Overview

Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Stevenage (South East Projects)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package + Annual Bonus
Sector: Industrial Refurbishment, Education, Roofing, Office Fit-Out

The Company

Our client is a well-established main contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £50m, operating from multiple offices nationwide. The business has a clear and ambitious growth strategy in place, targeting £100m turnover within the next five years.

The Stevenage office is a key part of the group, having delivered £5m turnover last year, with a strong and growing pipeline of work across the South East.

Around 75% of the business focuses on industrial refurbishment, with the remaining 25% across education, roofing, and commercial office fit-out projects.

The Role

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Stevenage team, supporting the delivery of projects across the South East.

You will be responsible for the full commercial management of projects ranging from £250k to £4m, with exposure to larger, more complex schemes. The role offers genuine scope for progression, with a structured pathway toward Senior QS and ultimately Director-level positions as the business expands.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from pre-contract through to final account
• Preparation and management of budgets, cost plans, and cash flows
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Valuations, variations, and change control
• Monthly cost reporting and forecasting
• Preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Working closely with Contracts Managers and site teams
• Ensuring commercial risk is identified and managed effectively
• Maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Strong experience in industrial refurbishment projects (preferred)
• Experience managing projects up to £4m in value
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Competitive package including car allowance and benefits
• Annual bonus scheme
• Clear long-term progression within a growing business