Project Quantity Surveyor Rail

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£65k-£75k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: An successful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£10m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in Jan 2027. Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including: * This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations. * Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4. * Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client’s budget without compromising quality. * Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks. * Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities. * 2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including: * Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to; * Reconciling accounts. * Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project. * Settling final accounts. Previous experience on projects £5m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs. Minimum 5 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor. * Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors. * Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. * Previous Roles: Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. If you would like more information on this Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business…