Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Infrastructure

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Horsham, West Sussex Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established contractor based in Horsham, West Sussex.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and industrial projects, with experience managing the commercial aspects of projects from tender and procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of civils and industrial projects from start to finish.

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.

• Manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.

• Identify, price and manage variations and additional works.

• Prepare and manage subcontractor packages, orders and payments.

• Review subcontractor accounts and agree final accounts.

• Monitor project costs and commercial performance.

• Assist with tendering, estimating and procurement.

• Review contracts, scopes of work and commercial obligations.

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Attend client and project meetings.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Teams and Directors.

• Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and commercial performance.

• Prepare regular commercial reports for senior management.

• Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual and commercial requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor.

• Strong civils / civil engineering background.

• Experience working on industrial projects.

• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial management.

• Experience with valuations, variations, subcontract accounts and final accounts.

• Strong cost control and financial reporting skills.

• Good understanding of procurement and subcontract management.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Commercially aware with good attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification.

• Full UK driving licence.

This is a hands-on Quantity Surveyor role suited to someone who can take ownership of the commercial side of projects, work closely with operational teams and build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors