Quantity Surveyor – Civils
JOB_53617484753732Job type
PermanentLocation
LoughboroughWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Civil EngineeringIndustry
ConstructionPay
Up to £55k/annum (Negotiable DOE) + Company Car or Allowance + Package
Quantity Surveyor – Permanent – Loughborough – Established Organisation – Utilities Industry – Civils
Your new company
You will be joining a leading contractor within the civils and infrastructure sector, renowned for delivering innovative solutions that support sustainable urban development. With a strong reputation for engineering excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise will make a real impact. They offer a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Loughborough.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Loughborough office with hybrid and flexible working (3 days’ office, 2 days’ remote).
Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be the commercial cornerstone of installation projects, ensuring financial accuracy, contractual compliance, and risk mitigation. You’ll manage cost control, subcontract agreements, and provide technical input to support successful project delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and negotiating subcontracts to secure favourable terms
- Managing project cashflow, forecasting and financial risk exposure
- Preparing and submitting accurate payment applications and final accounts
- Performing drawing take-offs, technical calculations and liaising with engineers
- Driving operational efficiency and promoting Lean principles
- Supporting team development through training and mentoring.
This role combines commercial acumen with technical expertise, making it ideal for professionals who thrive on precision and accountability.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:
- A degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar) or experience equivalent
- Sound working knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract
- Understanding of cost planning, tendering and post-contract cost control
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Fuel card
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
- Hybrid and flexible working (3 days’ office, 2 days’ remote)
- Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
- Supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and employee wellbeing
- Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression
- Opportunity to work across a multitude of different sectors and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email a copy to james.mayfield-potter@hays.com quoting job reference #4753732.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note – this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas, and we are looking for genuine permanent applications only.Quantity Surveyor – CivilsJOB_536174847537322026-02-062026-05-07
Talk to James Mayfield-Potter, the specialist consultant managing this position
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