Quantity Surveyor — Oxfordshire

Location: Oxfordshire / Oxford region
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Main Contractor - New Build, Refurbishment & Heritage
Salary: Competitive + package (DOE)

About the Company

A long-established, privately owned construction and development business based in Oxfordshire is expanding its commercial team due to a strong forward pipeline of secured and negotiated work.

The company delivers high-quality projects across residential, education, healthcare, commercial and heritage sectors, with a reputation for technical excellence, collaborative working, and repeat-client relationships. Projects range from complex refurbishments and listed buildings to bespoke new-build developments.

Project Pipeline

The successful Quantity Surveyor will support delivery across a varied portfolio of upcoming schemes, including:

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Medium to large D&B accommodation project in Oxfordshire

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Infrastructure and enabling works packages on a private estate

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Major refurbishment programme with early contractor involvement

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Central Oxford new-build and refurbishment schemes

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Commercial warehouse and office development

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High-end listed building refurbishment

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Specialist studio and leisure facilities

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Private club and hospitality upgrades

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Regional commercial project with accelerated procurement programme

Projects are a mix of negotiated, two-stage and preferred contractor routes.

The Role

Reporting to the MQS / Commercial Lead, you will manage commercial activities across one or more projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Key responsibilities:

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Support pre-construction cost planning and tendering

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Subcontractor procurement and package buy-out

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Contract administration (D&B and traditional forms)

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Variation and change management

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Cost reporting and forecasting

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Risk and value management

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Client and consultant liaison

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Final account negotiation and agreement

Candidate Requirements

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Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor

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Exposure to D&B and refurbishment projects preferred

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Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation skills

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Good working knowledge of JCT contracts

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Commercially astute and detail-focused

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Confident communicator with client-facing ability

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Able to manage multiple workstreams

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Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience

What's on Offer

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Strong secured and negotiated workload

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Diverse, technically interesting projects

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Supportive commercial leadership

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Long-term progression opportunity

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Competitive salary and benefits package

Applications and enquiries welcome from QS and Project QS level candidates