AQS/QS in Milton Keynes
Posted by Cityscape Recruitment
Pay not stated
Milton Keynes (MK1 1AS) · Permanent
Company: Confidential Construction Employer
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | Type: Permanent
Salary: Depending on experience
About the Role
The Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial management of construction projects, taking responsibility for cost control, procurement and subcontractor management while developing towards a more senior commercial position.
This opportunity would suit either a Quantity Surveyor or an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to build their career with a main contractor.
The employer delivers projects across residential, healthcare, leisure and specialist construction sectors and supports training, development and long-term progression.
What You Will Do
The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the commercial team to support the successful delivery of construction projects.
- Assist with project cost reporting, valuations and commercial forecasting across live construction projects.
- Procure subcontract packages and administer subcontractor accounts from award through to final account.
- Monitor project costs against budgets and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Support the preparation and agreement of client variations and change management submissions.
- Work alongside site teams to ensure commercial and operational objectives remain aligned.
- Contribute to contract administration activities and project financial reporting.
- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor with a UK main contractor.
- Minimum two years of Quantity Surveying or Assistant Quantity Surveying experience.
- HNC, HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent.
- Experience assisting with valuations, variations and monthly cost reporting.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts within a construction environment.
- Working knowledge of JCT contracts and commercial procedures.
- Working towards MRICS or equivalent professional membership.
- Experience on residential, healthcare or leisure construction projects.
- Familiarity with commercial management and cost reporting software.
- Experience assisting with procurement and tender evaluation processes.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Clear career progression from Assistant Quantity Surveyor to Quantity Surveyor and beyond.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Exposure to a broad range of construction projects and sectors.
Contact the Cityscape recruitment team to apply or to ask questions about the Quantity Surveyor role.
Cityscape is recruiting on behalf of a construction business.
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