Quantity Surveyor Construction
A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd · Welwyn Garden City, England ·
Job Description Quantity Surveyor Northern Home Counties Location: Welwyn Garden City Project / Office Based, with flexibility for occasional remote working Salary: £54,000 £68,000 + Car or Car AllowanceBenefits Office-based, with site visits, 1 day a week from home.25 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysEnhanced pension schemeCar or Car AllowanceSupportive Tier 1 culture with long-term stabilityGenuine progression opportunities within a growing regional teamJoin a Leading Tier 1 Contractor A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd are supporting a major Tier 1 contractor in the Northern Home Counties region to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor.
This role has been created to strengthen the commercial team ahead of a significant increase in tenders and upcoming secured work across Education, Leisure and wider public sector frameworks. This is a people-focused, Investors in People Platinum environment with a strong forward order book, long-standing supply chain relationships and a culture built on trust, collaboration and Perfect Delivery.
The Opportunity Youll join a respected commercial team within the London & Home Counties business, supporting both live projects and a growing pipeline of new work. The role suits a QS who is comfortable leading schemes up to £10m , or acting as a number two on larger projects.
Experience in PCSA, running your own projects, and working within Tier 1/Tier 2 main contracting will be highly valued. Projects typically span Education, Leisure, Civic Buildings and public sector frameworks with a strong emphasis on quality, customer service and repeat business.
Key Responsibilities Provide accurate financial reporting to support commercial targetsManage subcontractor accounts, ensuring full contractual entitlementsBuild strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partnersSupport site teams with contract requirements and commercial guidancePlace and manage subcontract orders, ensuring timely payments and issue resolutionMonitor subcontractor progress against programmeObtain competitive quotes and understand market trendsAssist with CVRs, cost value reconciliations and cashflow forecastingPrepare applications for payment and ensure compliance with WIP and cash targetsMonitor internal expenditure against budgetIdentify opportunities to maximise value and reduce costOperate commercial systems effectively (including COINS)Support and coach junior commercial team membersManage variations, claims and additional paymentsEnsure full financial closure of projects in line with reporting timetablesIdeal Background Experience delivering 2-stage projectsStrong main contracting backgroundExperience on Education or Leisure schemes between £10m£30mComfortable leading schemes up to £10m or supporting larger projectsNEC4 or JCT experienceBSc/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar, and/or RICS membershipStrong understanding of construction techniques and commercial reportingConfident producing site records, cost reports and payment documentationExperience with COINS or similar commercial systemsWhy This Role Stands Out Youll be joining a Tier 1 contractor with national reach, a healthy forward order book and a culture that genuinely invests in its people.
The team is inclusive, supportive and ambitious with clear progression pathways and a strong reputation across Education, Leisure and public sector frameworks. If youre a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career in a stable, collaborative and development-focused environment, this role offers the platform to do exactly that. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in more detail.