Quantity Surveyor

Atkins Search are recruiting for a driven and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the growing Commercial team of a leading construction business based in Derby, with regular travel to sites across the Midlands and the North. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, managing 1–3 jobs at a time and playing a key role in the financial success of each.

This position is ideal for a commercially astute professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is looking for long-term development within a dynamic and thriving construction group.

Our client is a well-established, privately owned construction company. With multiple specialist divisions, the business operates across various sectors, delivering high-quality services and products to clients nationwide. The company has built a strong reputation for its commitment to excellence, with a focus on Reputation, Relationships, Honesty, Leadership, and Passion. Additionally, the business is dedicated to the development of its people through an in-house academy, which supports apprenticeship and career progression.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of live projects, typically handling 1–3 schemes concurrently. Your role will involve full commercial ownership from procurement to final account, working closely with operatives, subcontractors, and clients. You will be primarily based in the Derby office with regular site visits (1–2 times per week depending on project needs).

Manage applications for payment and ensure timely value recovery from Main Contractors

Weekly or fortnightly labour bookings and valuation of price work operatives/gangs

Accurate project pricing and agreement of financial terms with clients

Maintain robust commercial control of subcontracts

Monitor and manage project risk, identify early warning signs, and implement mitigations

Produce monthly cost-value reconciliations and internal reports

Handle subcontract clauses to avoid and defend against contra-charges

Support and implement company-wide process improvements and initiatives

Experience in a subcontracting environment is essential

Strong knowledge of labour booking, on-site measuring, material ordering, and payment verification

Skilled communicator and negotiator

Able to work independently and maintain a regular on-site presence

A proactive mindset with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and process

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced or graduate-level Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established business and contribute to its continued success. The successful candidate will benefit from:

Up to £50,000 + car or car allowance

Basic pension scheme

Private healthcare

Early finish on Fridays

Long-term career progression within a fast-growing, multi-division construction business

The company is committed to investing in its people and building long-lasting careers. If you are passionate about construction and ready for a dynamic role with genuine career growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.