Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (open to Assistant QS ready to step up)

Company: Grocott & Murfit

Location: Norfolk (regular site and office time across North and West Norfolk)

Employment: Full time, permanent

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About Grocott & Murfit

We are a high-end residential design and build contractor delivering new builds, renovations and extensions across Norfolk. We work in a very collaborative way with clients, architects, designers, engineers and our supply chain, focusing on transparency, craftsmanship and long-term relationships. We also support our community through Building Norfolk.

The role

We are looking for a hands-on Quantity Surveyor to lead cost and commercial control across multiple high-end residential projects. We are very open to an Assistant QS with strong foundations who is ready to take the next step toward a Senior QS role. You will work closely with directors, project managers and site teams from early cost planning through to final account, using an open and collaborative approach at every stage.

Key responsibilities

• Pre-construction cost planning, benchmarking and feasibility estimates
• Measurement and take-offs from drawings and site surveys (NRM2 where applicable)
• Procurement of subcontractors and materials, including analysis and recommendations
• Drafting and administering subcontracts (primarily JCT) and purchase orders
• Monthly valuations and applications, client and subcontractor payments
• Change control and variation management with clear audit trails
• Cost value reconciliation, cash flow and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Collaborative value engineering with design and delivery teams without compromising quality
• Risk and opportunity management, maintaining live risk registers
• Final account negotiation
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and a live cost database
• Regular site presence to validate progress and align programme, quality and cost
• Working with project and site managers to collate cost and warranty information for O&M and client handover packs

How we work together

• Run early-stage workshops with clients and designers to align scope, budget and programme
• Share open-book cost information where appropriate to support informed decisions
• Involve key trades early to de-risk buildability and secure value
• Communicate clearly and frequently so surprises are minimised

What good looks like in the first 3 to 6 months

• Baseline budgets, procurement schedules and cash flows agreed on live projects
• Key trade packages let to programme with robust scopes
• First CVRs issued monthly with clear variance commentary and actions
• Live variation and risk registers in place and up to date
• Accurate monthly valuations submitted on time and cash collection on track
• Positive working rhythms established with project and site managers

Experience and skills

• Assistant QS or QS experience in residential or high-spec refurbishment; main contractor or high-end specialist preferred
• Good working knowledge of JCT forms, procurement routes and supply-chain negotiation
• Confident measuring from drawings; comfortable validating quantities on site
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with digital tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, CostX or similar (or willingness to learn)
• Clear communicator who builds trust with clients, designers and subcontractors
• Commercially astute, detail-driven and proactive
• Full UK driving licence

Nice to have

• RICS-accredited degree or part-qualification, with support available for APC or further CPD
• Experience with complex structures, basements, heritage fabric, high-end fit-out and bespoke joinery
• Knowledge of the local Norfolk supply chain

Progression and support

• Tailored development plan to progress from Assistant QS to QS or Senior QS
• Mentoring from an experienced commercial lead and funded CPD or RICS support
• Opportunity to help refine our commercial processes as we grow

What we offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Pension and standard benefits
• Company Car
• Private Healthcare
• Gym membership
• Training, CPD and professional membership support
• The chance to deliver landmark residential projects and contribute to Building Norfolk initiatives

How to apply

Please email your CV and a short note outlining two projects you have commercially managed or supported, highlighting your role, contract form, build value and outcomes. Include any relevant qualifications or software experience. Email: with the subject line Quantity Surveyor Application – [Your Name].

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person