Quantity Surveyor- Construction, Derbyshire
We are supporting a leading UK specialist contractor in the appointment of a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join their pre-construction function.
Operating nationally, the business is recognised for delivering complex foundation, piling, and ground engineering solutions across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. They partner closely with Tier 1 contractors, developers, and major housebuilders, providing technically led, value-driven solutions from early engagement through to delivery.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping commercially robust project wins, with a strong emphasis on pre-contract activity, stakeholder engagement, and value engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the pre-construction team in developing commercially competitive tenders and proposals.
- Lead and support the negotiation of contract terms and conditions with Tier 1 contractors, Tier 2 partners, and major housebuilders
- Provide commercial input into value engineering options and alternative technical solutions
- Review tender documentation, identifying key commercial risks and opportunities
- Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and operational teams throughout bid stages
- Build and maintain strong client and contractor relationships at early project phases
- Contribute to pricing strategies, cost plans, and bid submissions
- Support the handover of secured projects into delivery, ensuring clear commercial align
Key Requirements
- Experience in a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial role within construction, civils, ground engineering, or specialist subcontracting
- Strong pre-contract experience, including tendering, commercial review, and negotiation
- Proven experience negotiating T&Cs with Tier 1 contractors and/or major housebuilders
- Good understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC,JCT)
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making at early stages
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)
- RICS (or working towards) is advantageous
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a well-established, market-leading specialist contractor
- Key role within a collaborative and technically strong pre-construction
- Exposure to major UK projects and blue-chip clients
- Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work
- Clear career progression and development opportunities
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