Quantity Surveyor Construction

Quantity Surveyor – Northern Home Counties Location: Welwyn Garden City Project / Office Based, with flexibility for occasional remote working Salary: £54,000 – £68,000 + Car or Car Allowance Benefits * Office-based, with site visits, 1 day a week from home. * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays * Enhanced pension scheme * Car or Car Allowance * Supportive Tier 1 culture with long‑term stability * Genuine progression opportunities within a growing regional team Join a Leading Tier 1 Contractor A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd are supporting a major Tier 1 contractor in the Northern Home Counties region to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor. This role has been created to strengthen the commercial team ahead of a significant increase in tenders and upcoming secured work across Education, Leisure and wider public sector frameworks. This is a people‑focused, Investors in People Platinum environment with a strong forward order book, long‑standing supply chain relationships and a culture built on trust, collaboration and Perfect Delivery. The Opportunity You’ll join a respected commercial team within the London & Home Counties business, supporting both live projects and a growing pipeline of new work. The role suits a QS who is comfortable leading schemes up to £10m, or acting as a number two on larger projects. Experience in PCSA, running your own projects, and working within Tier 1/Tier 2 main contracting will be highly valued. Projects typically span Education, Leisure, Civic Buildings and public sector frameworks — with a strong emphasis on quality, customer service and repeat business. Key Responsibilities * Provide accurate financial reporting to support commercial targets * Manage subcontractor accounts, ensuring full contractual entitlements * Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners * Support site teams with contract requirements and commercial guidance * Place and manage subcontract orders, ensuring timely payments and issue resolution * Monitor subcontractor progress against programme * Obtain competitive quotes and understand market trends * Assist with CVRs, cost value reconciliations and cashflow forecasting * Prepare applications for payment and ensure compliance with WIP and cash targets * Monitor internal expenditure against budget * Identify opportunities to maximise value and reduce cost * Operate commercial systems effectively (including COINS) * Support and coach junior commercial team members * Manage variations, claims and additional payments * Ensure full financial closure of projects in line with reporting timetables Ideal Background * Experience delivering 2‑stage projects * Strong main contracting background * Experience on Education or Leisure schemes between £10m–£30m * Comfortable leading schemes up to £10m or supporting larger projects * NEC4 or JCT experience * BSc/HND in Quantity Surveying or similar, and/or RICS membership * Strong understanding of construction techniques and commercial reporting * Confident producing site records, cost reports and payment documentation * Experience with COINS or similar commercial systems Why This Role Stands Out You’ll be joining a Tier 1 contractor with national reach, a healthy forward order book and a culture that genuinely invests in its people. The team is inclusive, supportive and ambitious — with clear progression pathways and a strong reputation across Education, Leisure and public sector frameworks. If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career in a stable, collaborative and development‑focused environment, this role offers the platform to do exactly that. Apply today to discuss this opportunity in more detail