Quantity Surveyor - Hampshire -

Salary/Rate:£45000 - £60000 per annum + car allowance
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Romsey
County:Hampshire
Sector:Construction/Property
Job ref:64938
Post Date:25.09.25
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About the Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for ensuring commercial success across a range of contracts, identifying opportunities to improve margins and drive project value.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Full commercial management of construction projects, from inception to final account

  • Measurement, pricing, and preparation of tender submissions

  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to improve project margins

  • Carry out regular CVR reporting and forecasting

  • Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and account administration

  • Prepare and submit accurate and timely applications for payment

  • Monitor project budgets and maintain tight cost control throughout the project lifecycle

  • Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation

  • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors


Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment, or void works

  • Relevant qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field

  • Strong understanding of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and design & build contracts

  • Demonstrable experience in managing direct and subcontract labour

  • Excellent commercial awareness and experience in subcontract procurement

  • Proficient in financial reporting, including CVRs and forecasting

  • Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel

  • Capable of working independently and as part of a wider commercial team

  • Strong time management and organisational skills


This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career with a forward-thinking organisation. If you're a results-driven Quantity Surveyor with the ambition to deliver high-value outcomes, we want to hear from you.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

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