Quantity Surveyor – Brickwork

Quantity Surveyor – Brickwork

Location: Essex (Head Office) – Site Travel Required
Sector: Brickwork & Masonry
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: Circa £80,000 per annum DOE + Package

Overview

Our client is a well-established specialist subcontractor delivering brickwork, blockwork, masonry, façade remediation, and structural masonry packages across a range of high-profile construction projects throughout London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and reputable subcontractor delivering projects predominantly within the M25, offering long-term career progression and exposure to prestigious schemes.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of brickwork and masonry packages from tender stage through to final account.

Working closely with site teams, senior management, clients, and subcontractors, you will ensure projects are commercially controlled, delivered within budget, and managed in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Managing the commercial delivery of brickwork and masonry packages
Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment
Measurement and valuation of completed works and variations
Managing cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts

Procurement & Subcontractor Management

Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers
Supporting tendering and estimating activities where required
Liaising with site teams and operational staff to monitor project progress
Ensuring commercial compliance across multiple live projects

Client & Stakeholder Management

Building strong working relationships with clients and project teams
Liaising with internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery
Supporting successful commercial outcomes across all packages

Requirements

Essential:

Proven experience working for a subcontractor (essential)
Strong brickwork or masonry package experience (essential)
Qualified Quantity Surveyor (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)
Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within construction
Strong commercial awareness and cost management ability
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard QS practices

Desirable:

Experience working alongside main contractors
Knowledge of standard forms of contract
Experience using CosteX