Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryRG10, Twyford, WokinghampermanentPosted: 25 August 2026
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They are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for controlling costs for our Projects making sure that structures meet legal and quality standards. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project. You will be based in the Reading area on a £15M Project.
Some of your duties will include:
* Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
* Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
* Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
* Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
* Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
* Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
* Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
* Utilise the costing system.
* Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
To be successful in this position the Senior Quantity Surveyor must have:
* Relevant Industry Qualification
* Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement.
* Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint).
* Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
* Experience within a construction/engineering industry and commercial background.
* General Civils experience.
* Have at least 2-3 years QS experience – ideally in NEC contracts
A generous salary package is available and tailored to attract the most suitable QS on the market
They are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for controlling costs for our Projects making sure that structures meet legal and quality standards. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved at every stage of a project. You will be based in the Reading area on a £15M Project.
Some of your duties will include:
* Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
* Preparation of valuations/applications for payment with supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
* Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
* Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
* Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
* Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
* Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
* Utilise the costing system.
* Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
To be successful in this position the Senior Quantity Surveyor must have:
* Relevant Industry Qualification
* Commercially astute with knowledge of standard forms of contract and standard methods of measurement.
* Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint).
* Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
* Experience within a construction/engineering industry and commercial background.
* General Civils experience.
* Have at least 2-3 years QS experience – ideally in NEC contracts
A generous salary package is available and tailored to attract the most suitable QS on the market