Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor

Location : Brighton, East Sussex

Salary : £50,000 – £60,000+ (depending on experience)

Contract : Permanent or Freelance

Project Value: £25 million

We are recruiting for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established, medium-sized main contractor delivering a prestigious £25m project at one of Brighton’s leading private schools.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and long-standing project team on a high-profile scheme combining new-build construction with significant refurbishment works too.

The Project

The £25m contract is already underway, with completion scheduled for February 2028. Works include:

• Construction of two new four-storey student accommodation blocks.
• Structural alterations and cut-and-carve works to existing buildings.
• Internal refurbishment and conversion of existing properties into staff accommodation.
• The successful candidate will be based on site, working alongside an established delivery team and reporting directly to an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

• Support the commercial management of the project from its current stage through to completion.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, packages, valuations and payments.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• Work closely with the Senior QS, site management team and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong commercial control whilst developing positive relationships with the supply chain.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
• Experience working on new-build and/or refurbishment projects.
• Good understanding of subcontractor management, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• A professional, commercially astute and collaborative approach.
• Ability to protect the contractor's commercial interests whilst maintaining constructive relationships with subcontractors.

This role would suit an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor looking to take on greater responsibility within a supportive and experienced commercial team, working on a technically interesting and high-profile project. Please forward your CV for more information on this opportunity.