Quantity Surveyor | St Albans | £50k-£80k

We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a friendly, fast-paced, and well-established company based on the outskirts of St Albans.

They are a dynamic and expanding building services company, delivering a wide range of construction, refurbishment, and specialist projects across commercial, healthcare, and office sectors. Typical project values range from £50k to £5 million.

What’s in it for you:

·         Salary: £50k-£80k depending on experience

·         Hours: 8am-5pm

·         Career progression opportunities in a growing business.

·         Exposure to varied, high-impact projects across the commercial, healthcare, and specialist sectors.

·         Hybrid working and flexible arrangements aligned to project demands.

·         BUPA private healthcare after 6 months’ probation

·         Free parking

Key responsibilities:

Tendering & Pre-Contract Responsibilities

·         Review and interpret tender documentation, preparing accurate BoQs and cost plans.

·         Undertake quantity take-offs and assist in pricing substructure and superstructure packages, including M&E elements.

·         Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries; assess and compare quotations for best value and risk

·         Negotiate and award subcontracts in accordance with project procurement plans.

·         Liaise with external consultants and design teams to clarify technical queries and support bid accuracy.

·         Contribute to contractor proposals, specifications, and post-tender negotiation.

Contract Administration & Cost Management

·         Draft and issue contractual letters to clients and subcontractors.

·         Prepare interim valuations, applications for payment, and variation submissions.

·         Carry out site measurement and manage subcontractor valuations and accounts.

·         Negotiate and agree final accounts with both clients and supply chain partners.

·         Monitor cost performance and identify value engineering opportunities.

·         Contribute to contract risk management and commercial reporting.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

·         Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and the wider project team.

·         Attend site and commercial meetings, providing cost and procurement input.

·         Communicate regularly with internal teams to ensure alignment across commercial and operational functions.

·         Represent RCL in a professional and commercially sound manner.

What the employer is looking for

·         Degree calibre in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.

·         RICS accreditation (preferred but not essential).

·         Good understanding of JCT and other standard forms of contract.

·         Proficient in SMM7 and standard methods of measurement.

·         Competent with MS Excel, Word, and general IT systems.

·         Full UK Driving Licence.

·         High level of personal motivation and commercial awareness.

·         Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

·         Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-moving SME environment.

·         Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of working independently or as part of a team.

·         Strong time management and organisational skills.

·         Friendly, approachable, and confident when dealing with clients and the supply chain.

 Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.