Quantity Surveyor

About the Company My client is a well-established demolition and decommissioning contractor headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The business offers a full spectrum of services including demolition, dismantling and asset recovery, industrial cleaning, decontamination, site clearance and land remediation — across sectors such as industrial, aerospace, chemical, oil & gas, nuclear, residential-regeneration, and more. In recent years, the firm has demonstrated robust growth: at one point doubling turnover to approximately £25 million during a three-year period of expansion. Quantity Surveyor – Demolitions Location: M3 Corridor & Head Office, Salary: £70k DOE Key Requirements / Qualifications * BSc, HND, or HNC in Quantity Surveying * Previous experience in construction or demolition * Extensive experience of NEC contract administration * Skills in cost-value reconciliation * Security clearance desirable * Valid CSCS card * RICS chartership desirable (if applicable) * Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic — you will be working closely with a demolition project management team operating under strict programmes and rigorous project parameters * Ability to operate in a heavily regulated environment; adaptable, dynamic, and flexible in applying procedures, policy and regulation * Keen attention to detail and strong computing skills * Proven track record of working within a contractor organisation with annual turnover of £10 million or more Job Description Working alongside the Project Manager and Commercial Director, the Quantity Surveyor will provide key commercial support across a portfolio of projects. Primary duties will include: * Liaising with clients on commercial matters * Drafting sub-contract orders/contracts with subcontractors and assisting in their performance management * Valuing completed work, managing budgets and overseeing payments * Managing change control — handling Early Warnings, Compensation Events and Instructions * Preparing applications for payments * Reviewing project spend against estimates and providing monthly reports on project performance * Preparing tender returns and reviewing contract documentation A driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites will be required. The primary region of work will be along the M3 Corridor, with the Head Office based in Portsmouth