Construction Quantity Surveyor – Moxey & Webb, Poole
Moxey & Webb — High-End Residential Design & Build
Poole / South West England · Full Time ·
Moxey deliver beautifully crafted homes through an integrated design–build process that brings architecture, construction, interiors, and project management under one roof. We are seeking a QS to join our growing team—someone with the experience and ambition to deliver high end residential projects. The role will combine the skills of a classic Construction QS alongside the ability to investigate solutions alongside our design team and assist with the contracting of packages of work.
This role sits at the heart of our business, ensuring each project is delivered with financial clarity, contractual rigour, and a calm, solutions-focused approach.
The Role
As Construction QS, you will oversee the full commercial and contractual lifecycle of our high-end residential projects—from early cost planning to final account. Working alongside our architectural team (Moxey Associates), project managers, and site leads, you’ll safeguard project value, manage contractual risk, and support the delivery of exceptional homes.
This is a hands-on role suited to a commercially astute professional who thrives in a design-led environment and open to senior surveyors with many years of experience to those less senior but with a firm foothold in the industry and role.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Management & Financial Control
- Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and cash-flow forecasts.
- Carry out quantity take-offs and produce Bills of Quantities.
- Track expenditure, highlight risks, and identify opportunities for value without compromising design intent.
- Manage interim valuations and negotiate final accounts.
Contract Administration
- Administer contracts and ensure compliance with all commercial and legal requirements.
- Draft, review, and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure timely issue of contractual notices, records, and submissions.
- Maintain well-organised contract registers, risk logs, and change control documentation.
Procurement & Negotiation
- Lead tender processes, evaluate bids, and appoint subcontractors and suppliers.
- Negotiate terms and pricing to secure best value and uphold craftsmanship standards.
- Manage subcontractor accounts and certify payments in line with contract terms.
Risk & Change Management
- Identify and mitigate contractual and financial risks.
- Manage variations, assessing entitlement and pricing changes to the contract sum.
- Support dispute avoidance and, where necessary, assist with claims resolution.
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
- Significant QS / commercial management experience, ideally on high-end residential projects.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and construction law.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills.
- Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with designers, site teams, and clients.
- Highly organised, detail-driven, and calm under pressure.
Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Professional accreditation (RICS or CIOB) is advantageous.
Why Join Moxey?
- Work within an award winning, high end, design-led studio where quality, craft, and detail matter.
- Be part of a close-knit team delivering complex, high-value residential projects.
- Enjoy a role with genuine influence across both architecture and construction.
- Competitive salary package, aligned with experience and seniority.
- Opportunities for progression into senior commercial leadership.
- Option to work partly off-site.
How to Apply
If you’d like to contribute to the creation of thoughtful, beautifully built homes, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed-term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Contract length: 24 months plus
Benefits: Wellness Studio and cafe perks on site.
Remuneration: £40-65K per annum, depending on experience.
Applications to be sent to [email protected]