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 deliver
y.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 engineeri
ng.Key Responsibili
- tiesSupport the pre-construction team in developing commercially competitive tenders and propo
- salsLead and support the negotiation of contract terms and conditions with Tier 1 contractors, Tier 2 partners, and major housebuil
- dersProvide commercial input into value engineering options and alternative technical solut
- ionsReview tender documentation, identifying key commercial risks and opportuni
- tiesCollaborate with estimating, engineering, and operational teams throughout bid st
- agesBuild and maintain strong client and contractor relationships at early project ph
- asesContribute to pricing strategies, cost plans, and bid submiss
- ionsSupport the handover of secured projects into delivery, ensuring clear commercial align
mentKey Require
- mentsExperience in a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial role within construction, civils, ground engineering, or specialist subcontra
- ctingStrong pre-contract experience, including tendering, commercial review, and negoti
- ationProven experience negotiating T&Cs with Tier 1 contractors and/or major housebui
- ldersGood understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC,
- JCT)Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making at early s
- tagesExcellent communication and stakeholder management s
- killsDegree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experi
- ence)RICS (or working towards) is advanta
geousWhat’s on
- OfferOpportunity to join a well-established, market-leading specialist cont
- ractorKey role within a collaborative and technically strong pre-constructio
- n teamExposure to major UK projects and blue-chip c
- lientsStrong pipeline of secured and upcomin
- g workClear career progression and development opportu
nities…