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Quantity Surveyor Construction :

Want to forge a fulfilling career in Quantity Surveying in the construction industry? It’s the perfect opportunity to take charge of a project from start to finish, using your skills to assess and manage the costs and risks involved to a successful conclusion for all parties. In this role you will take charge of elements including conducting feasibility studies, and estimating, controlling and reporting the costs involved. Your experience will come to the fore in managing the contractual relationships between clients, contractors, and suppliers – including resolving potential disputes. 

We have numerous Quantity Surveyor jobs available across the country, at levels including Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager. 

Our friendly team will work closely with you and our clients to assess the right role, guiding you through the step-by-step process, from application to interview and receiving your job offer. 

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What is quantity surveying in construction? 

Quantity surveying in construction involves the meticulous management of costs and risks while overseeing a wide range of tasks during a construction project from start to finish. 

Quantity Surveyors are skilled in accurately estimating, controlling, and reporting on the costs associated with the project lifecycle. They will conduct feasibility plans and prepare detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities based on architectural and engineering drawings.  

They will assist in procuring materials and subcontractor services, working out the quantities and costs of materials, tendering contracts, and negotiating prices to secure the best value for the project within an agreed timeline. 

Once work begins, the Quantity Surveyor plays a vital role in ensuring that projects remain on budget, driving quality standards and delivering client and stakeholder expectations. They will track variations and assess the financial implications of potential changes, managing the contractual relationships between clients, contractors, and suppliers. Their responsibilities also include resolving disputes and ensuring accurate and prompt payments. 

Their expertise in cost management and contract administration helps to safeguard the financial interests of all parties involved in the construction process.  

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Construction consultant specialists 

Our talented team of construction consultant specialists is led by our Managing Director, Antony Rowe, an accomplished business director with an exceptional record of achievement. An expert in property and construction recruitment, he has been responsible for developing companies on a regional and national level, before launching Atkins Search in 2015, driving its success in becoming one of the East Midlands’ leading recruitment consultancies. Antony is supported by Managing Consultant Jade Stevenson, a highly experienced operator in construction recruitment and renowned for building excellent relationships with clients. Rapidly promoted in just four years with the company, Jade excels in developing our team to continue delivering an outstanding service.  

Market-leading quantity surveyor construction specialist recruiters

Our business vision is simple – we are a market-leading, professional recruitment business that prides itself on a consultative approach to finding the right person for the right company at the right time.

In an industry that can easily focus purely on targets and numbers, we wanted to break the traditional recruitment mould with a fresh approach to helping people on their way to successful careers and to ensure our clients are bursting with talented teams.

Our recruitment professionals specialise in the construction, consultancy and residential sectors. Based in Nottinghamshire, we deliver permanent, temporary, contract and retained search recruitment solutions, supplying the highest calibre of applicants to valued clients throughout the East Midlands, West Midlands, South Yorkshire, the North West and beyond.

Our style is consultative, and our mission is to provide a solution-led recruitment experience as sector specialists creating great results. Our quality of service speaks for itself – 75% of our submitted candidates are interviewed; 60% of first interviews we arrange go to offer – and 88% of those accepting offers start their new role.

We are passionate about our work and genuinely care about the people we help. We also lead by example, championing our own team’s successes and supporting them to reach their potential.