Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryPortsmouth, HampshirepermanentPosted: 23 March 2026
Apply NowPinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Portsmouth so local candidates only.
You will be working for a specialist civil engineering contract who tackle challenging flood defence schemes along the UK’s coastlines & rivers and maintain water sector infrastructure.
Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 DOE + pkg
Duties
* Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project.
* Monitor manage risk & associated budgets
* Monitor performance standards & quality.
* Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company.
* Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed.
* Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members.
* Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary
* Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract.
* Recover retentions in accordance with the Contract.
* Recognise opportunity & potential for increased value. Evaluate & submit prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimum outcome. Wherever possible pre price variations to maximise returns.
* Review costs & value in conjunction with the site time to ensure timely & accurate forecasting.
* Provide support & development to other members of the project team
Requirements
* Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
* Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) (desirable)
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Civil Engineering environment
* Experience of Dispute resolution
* Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports
You will be working for a specialist civil engineering contract who tackle challenging flood defence schemes along the UK’s coastlines & rivers and maintain water sector infrastructure.
Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 DOE + pkg
Duties
* Establish and maintain the Operations/Commercial partnership required to meet the needs of each project.
* Monitor manage risk & associated budgets
* Monitor performance standards & quality.
* Procure subcontractors at lower than Tender sums whenever possible. Seek to negotiate the best price for the company.
* Establish & actively promote working relationships between the department, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed.
* Fully understand the Contract and scope of work and advise/communicate to relevant project team members.
* Discuss and develop procurement strategy with team members & in accordance with the contract programme. Monitor & update as necessary
* Submit timely applications for payments to ensure cash can be collected in accordance with the Contract.
* Recover retentions in accordance with the Contract.
* Recognise opportunity & potential for increased value. Evaluate & submit prices in a timely fashion to achieve optimum outcome. Wherever possible pre price variations to maximise returns.
* Review costs & value in conjunction with the site time to ensure timely & accurate forecasting.
* Provide support & development to other members of the project team
Requirements
* Preferably HNC or Degree educated in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
* Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership (RICS) (desirable)
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Civil Engineering environment
* Experience of Dispute resolution
* Understanding of CVR’s & financial reports