Quantity Surveyor

About the Company
My client is a well-established demolition and decommissioning contractor headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The business offers a full spectrum of services including demolition, dismantling and asset recovery, industrial cleaning, decontamination, site clearance and land remediation — across sectors such as industrial, aerospace, chemical, oil & gas, nuclear, residential-regeneration, and more.
In recent years, the firm has demonstrated robust growth: at one point doubling turnover to approximately £25 million during a three-year period of expansion.

Quantity Surveyor – Demolitions

Location: M3 Corridor & Head Office,
Salary: £70k DOE

Key Requirements / Qualifications

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BSc, HND, or HNC in Quantity Surveying

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Previous experience in construction or demolition

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Extensive experience of NEC contract administration

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Skills in cost-value reconciliation

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Security clearance desirable

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Valid CSCS card

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RICS chartership desirable (if applicable)

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Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic — you will be working closely with a demolition project management team operating under strict programmes and rigorous project parameters

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Ability to operate in a heavily regulated environment; adaptable, dynamic, and flexible in applying procedures, policy and regulation

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Keen attention to detail and strong computing skills

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Proven track record of working within a contractor organisation with annual turnover of £10 million or more

Job Description

Working alongside the Project Manager and Commercial Director, the Quantity Surveyor will provide key commercial support across a portfolio of projects. Primary duties will include:

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Liaising with clients on commercial matters

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Drafting sub-contract orders/contracts with subcontractors and assisting in their performance management

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Valuing completed work, managing budgets and overseeing payments

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Managing change control — handling Early Warnings, Compensation Events and Instructions

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Preparing applications for payments

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Reviewing project spend against estimates and providing monthly reports on project performance

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Preparing tender returns and reviewing contract documentation

A driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites will be required. The primary region of work will be along the M3 Corridor, with the Head Office based in Portsmouth