Quantity Surveyor - Specialist Masonry Contractor

Location: Ingatestone/Chelmsford, Essex (with travel to projects across London & the South East)

Type: Full-Time Employment

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Hawkes is proud to be representing a leading and fast-growing specialist masonry contractor, currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team due to continued growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a company delivering exceptional craftsmanship across New Build and Heritage projects throughout London and the South of England.

The Role:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing commercial, procurement, and estimating duties across a range of specialist masonry packages. Your responsibilities will include:

* Managing subcontract packages from initial issue through to final account.

* Preparing and submitting monthly applications/valuations and securing certification with clients.

* Monitoring and tracking material and labour costs throughout project lifecycles.

* Producing accurate monthly cash flow submissions for each project.

* Reviewing and interpreting design information and identifying changes or discrepancies.

* Overseeing the procurement process for bespoke materials including stonework and prefabricated brickwork.

* Measuring from drawings to produce detailed bills of quantities and take-offs for tender submissions.

* Sourcing and integrating material quotations from suppliers.

* Liaising professionally and effectively with clients and stakeholders.

About You:

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within a masonry subcontracting environment (brickwork and/or stonework).

You'll also demonstrate:

* A good understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

* A willingness to expand your knowledge across specialist masonry in both New Build and Heritage sectors.

* The ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

* High levels of attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

* Strong leadership, organisation, and IT skills.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.

* A relevant degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

The Opportunity:

This is a chance to join a highly respected business working on prestigious, design-led projects across both classical and contemporary architecture. Career progression is actively encouraged within this growing company, offering you the platform to develop your skills on a wide variety of exciting and challenging projects.

Interested?

Apply today to speak with the team at Hawkes and find out more about this opportunity