Principal Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £23.87 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, East Midlands, DE1 2FS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP223596CT1757-5287466-28012026 |
Summary
Principal Quantity Surveyor needed in Derby, £23.87ph PAYE - 5287466
Their main role is to ensure that a project is completed within budget, on time, and in accordance with legal and quality standards.
- Cost Planning and Estimation
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets at all stages of a project
- Advise clients on project affordability and value for money
- Procurement and Tendering
- Prepare tender documents and bills of quantities
- Evaluate tenders and recommend suitable contractors
- Contract Administration
- Manage construction contracts and ensure compliance with contractual terms
- Handle variations, claims, and dispute resolution
- Cost Control During Construction
- Monitor project expenditure and cash flow
- Assess interim payments and certify work completed
- Risk Management
- Identify financial and contractual risks
- Advise on strategies to minimise cost overruns and delays
- Final Accounts and Project Close-Out
- Prepare and agree final accounts with contractors
- Ensure all financial matters are settled at project completion
- Legal and Commercial Advice
- Provide guidance on construction law, contracts, and commercial best practice
This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
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