Quantity Surveyor

  • Job Reference: 1357510195-2
  • Date Posted: 13 June 2024
  • Recruiter: Gold Group
  • Location: Rye, Sussex
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Construction
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Rye, East Sussex
Salary: 45,000 to 60,000 + car & package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a 20m flood defence project in Rye, East Sussex. The Quantity Surveyor will play an integral role on the project, managing a number of subcontract packages and supporting the onsite Senior QS with the overall commercial and financial management of the project. The successful Quantity Surveyor can expect a position that includes hybrid working, great career prospects, excellent work life balance and a generous salary and supporting package.

The Quantity Surveyor will be working closely with the Senior QS and Commercial Manager, carrying out a number of duties including:

  • Preparing, managing and monitoring project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled throughout each stage of the project life cycle
  • Administration of the contract including managing variations, claims and disputes
  • Provide accurate measurement and valuation of completed works including preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rate, site measurements and verifying subcontractors work
  • Manage the procurement process for subcontractors and suppliers
  • Ensure accurate and up to date records are maintained and show financial transactions, project progress and contract changes


Quantity Surveyors considering this opportunity will need:

  • Previous experience working for a large main contractor or specialist subcontractor on a heavy civil engineering project. Candidates with previous experience working on coastal and flood defences will be at an advantage
  • A degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)
  • Experience using the NEC forms of contract
  • Excellent communication skills


Alongside an excellent work life balance, hybrid working and a structured career path, my client is also offering a range of benefits that include:

  • A starting salary of 45,000 to 60,000
  • 6,000 car allowance or company car
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
  • Private healthcare
  • Contributory pension
  • Life assurance
  • cycle to work scheme
  • High street discount vouchers
  • Ongoing training and CPD


If you're a Quantity Surveyor with UK experience, a background in heavy civil engineering or flood/coastal defence projects and lacking opportunities to develop in your current role or feeling undervalued, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold group today on (phone number removed).

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