Project Quantity Surveyor

Job DescriptionQuantity SurveyorLocation: Basingstoke, UK (role base remains Basingstoke) Employment Type: Full-TimeSalary : £65 - £75k + PackageOverviewWe are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor, ideally with heavy-groundworks and civil-engineering experience, to manage the commercial and contractual aspects of major construction projects across industrial, commercial and built-environment developments. You will support cost control, procurement, forecasting and subcontract management while working closely with project teams to ensure effective, compliant delivery.Featured ProjectWe are working on a high-profile assignment at Atom Valleythe new Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre (SMMC). This 43,500 sq ft innovation-hub will support sustainable materials research and advanced manufacturing. Construction Enquirer+2The Irish Post+2 The centre includes light-industrial / workshop spaces, office and breakout areas, a social café, lecture/theatre space, as well as external works (service yard, landscaping, parking). The Irish Post+1This project typifies the type of complex, mixed-use industrial/innovation-hub schemes you will be exposed to as QScombining early-stage civil/groundworks, MEP, shell & core, and fit-out disciplines.Qualifications & SkillsBachelors degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying Proven experience working on heavy groundworks, civil engineering or substructure/works packages Strong technical writing and reporting abilities Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly Experience working on industrial, commercial, or innovation-hub / mixed-use built-environment projects Proficiency with surveying forms, documentation, and project management / cost control systemsKey ResponsibilitiesCommercial & Financial ManagementPrepare and manage project cost plans, forecasts, and commercial reports Measure, price, negotiate and agree budgets and variations, particularly for groundworks, civil, substructure and structural packages Manage valuations and payment notices in accordance with contract dates and payment terms Complete subcontractor liabilities for forecasting and financial reporting Undertake external client valuations, ensuring value maximisation Prepare initial and monthly cost/revenue forecasts and support external reporting for project progress ProcurementFollow project procurement schedules for timely procurement of subcontractor packages Issue and manage subcontractor enquiriesespecially for civil, groundworks, structural and MEP / substructure packages Evaluate subcontractor quotations and prepare comparisons and recommendations for senior review Conduct Technical Review Meetings (TRMs) with the operations team for subcontractor orders Draft accurate subcontract orders for approval Project Support & AdministrationMaintain accurate on-site records, photographs and documentation Liaise with site teams to prepare labour allocation sheets Lead or contribute to design coordination and project meetings (including groundworks, structural, MEP, design-team, progress meetings) Ensure main contract compliance and manage design adherence, recording variations where required Maintain collateral warranty schedules Support, mentor or supervise Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyors as requiredBenefits (customisable)25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Loyalty leave scheme Pension contribution scheme Wellbeing support Mobile phone allowance Early Friday finish / dress-down Fridays Health care and life insurance Company social events (summer & Christmas) Monthly team breakfasts & regular team-building activities Refer-a-friend incentive Cycle-to-work schemeTPBN1_UKTJ