Quantity Surveyor

Enable Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward‑thinking organization is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to enhance project margins and manage client relationships. The candidate should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying and be pursuing a professional qualification. This role involves managing sub-contractors and ensuring commercial risk is mitigated. The position is available across multiple UK locations, including Reading and Portsmouth.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Quantity Surveying or a relevant commercial/construction subject.
• Member of or working towards appropriate professional qualification/membership.

Responsibilities

• Optimise margin on projects and protect/mitigate commercial risk.
• Appoint and manage sub‑contractors.
• Negotiate and manage client relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of contract law

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant commercial/construction subject

Membership or working towards RICS/CIOB

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Join to apply for the Quantity Surveyor role at Enable. This position is part of a forward‑thinking organization that is expanding rapidly, with new roles ranging from Assistant QS to Senior Quantity Surveyor across multiple UK locations.

Responsibilities

• Optimise margin on projects and protect/mitigate commercial risk.
• Appoint and manage sub‑contractors.
• Negotiate and manage client relationships.
• Support project team as required.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Quantity Surveying or a relevant commercial/construction subject.
• Member of or working towards an appropriate professional qualification/membership (RICS/CIOB).

Experience

• Commercial management of multi‑million construction contracts.
• Civil engineering project experience.
• Experience in water infrastructure projects is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.

Technical Proficiency

Ability to formulate, present and manage high‑value contract variations and claims through to client agreement. Skilled in negotiation and influencing decisions. Competent in reading, interpreting and measuring construction drawings. Understanding of contract law. Comfortable with complex Excel and Word tasks.

Location

Based in UK locations including Falmer, Reading and Portsmouth.