Vacancy SummaryJob Title: Quantity SurveyorJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: #1366Location: EssexStart Date: ASAPSalary: c£65k-£75k basic (DOE) plus competitive package inc car or allowance, healthcare, pension, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: Ansuccessful and award winning Main Contractor operating across Essex are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their business to lead a c£10m New Build project currently in the 2nd stage and moving to site in Jan 2027.Our client has a busy order book and especially in the local market across multiple sectors including Education. The Quantity Surveyor will be working on projects in pre-construction and therefore experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Duties & Responsibilities:The successful candidate will take responsibility for commercial functions during the 2nd stage including:Supply Chain Procurement: Lead the end-to-end procurement of work packages. This includes defining scopes, identifying suitable subcontractors, and tender reconciliations.Cost Planning : Manage the project budget as the design progresses from RIBA Stage 3 to 4.Value Engineering: Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative construction methods to align the design with the client's budget without compromising quality.Risk Management: You will quantify commercial risks.Design Liaison: Coordinate with the design team, managing subcontractor design fees and liabilities.2nd-Stage Negotiation: Act as the commercial lead in transitioning the project to the main contract. You will negotiate preliminaries, overheads, and profit to secure a fair and profitable Second Stage award.In addition to commercial delivery when the project moves to on-site delivery including:Managing all daily commercial management functions, including but not limited to;Measurement & valuations.Applications for payment.Reconciling accounts.Dealing with sub-contract orders and enquiries, through to practical completion of the project.Settling final accounts.Previous experience on projects £5m+ as Number 1 QS is essential, along with working on 2-stage projects/with PCSAs. Desirable Experience:Minimum 5 years+ experience as a QS working for a Main Contractor. Excellent negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors.Experience working with Pre-construction services agreements (PCSA) is essential for this position. Previous Roles: Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Cost Manager. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification including HNC, BTEC, NVQ or MSc. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business.JBRP1_UKTJ