Quantity Surveyor

Posting date:	04 March 2026
Salary:	£60,000 to £70,000 per year
Additional salary information:	60000 - 70000
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	03 April 2026
Location:	Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9NA
Company:	EQUANS
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	931333360

Summary

​EQUANS is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Hatfield on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus, and benefits package. To take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial, financial and contractual elements of the designated project in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include ensuring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and also ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored. What will you deliver? To maintain commercial administration and management on a number of live projects or projects at pre-construction phase;Management and control of sub-contract accounts, variation accounts, procurement and commercial management on a designated project(s)Post-tender internal and external pricing analysis/assessment for sign-off whilst ensuring within budgetConduct contract risk and opportunity assessment to identify these areas and plan for them accordingly to ensure pricing remains on budget without undermining Health and Safety.Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughoutMeasure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release, process subcontractor requests for payment and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner.Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designation project(s)To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting on a designated project(s) ensuring timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply chainComplete QS documentation (i.e. client invoices) within deadlines ahead of MQS approval to ensure the business doesn’t occur any late paymentsAssist the Estimating team with pre-tender due diligence to ensure consistent commercial goals, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases.Attend project and company related meetingsEnsure the company is neither compromise nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangementManage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situationSufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all timesProcess subcontractor requests for payment and issue of notices in line with the HGCRA Ensure the Company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by a contractual or financial arrangementWork with the Contracts Manager to track critical path delay analysis and assess financial impacts for potential claimsAttend internal and external project and Company related meetings as appropriateTo take an overview and interest to assist the Contract Manager with;pre-start planning and programmingsubcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate order and information to carry out their workassist with contractual issues and take action as requiredAssisting and liaising with the buying team on material procurement and buying opportunitiesWhere appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phasesProvide assistance to the finance, accounts, and estimating teams as necessary.General day to day administrative dutiesPrepared to travel to and from site and/or head offices within various geographical areasTo liaise with all staff, clients, consultants and residents in a professional manner, maintaining and developing professional relationships with the Client to help future business developmentAssist in ensuring the Company is in line with Health & Safety procedures, to protect your safety and others around youAny other reasonable management request What can we offer you? On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes; 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) PMI PartnerLife Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts  Cycle to work scheme  Holiday purchase scheme 2 corporate social responsibility days per year Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network), Veterans and Reservists and our Disability Network 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Who are we looking for? Skills and abilitiesTechnically knowledgeable of general regeneration and new build construction methods and how they are implemented including modern methods of construction, steel frame, concentre frame, JCT, NEC, PPC, etc Experience with excellent influencing and negotiation skills with the supply chain and/or external clients to ensure the business maximises profit throughout contract schemesExcellent verbal communication skillsGood level of numeracyGood influencing skillsIT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etcFull driving license ExperienceExperience with JCT suite of contracts in a main contractor background (desirable for new build roles)Desirable to have a clear understanding of H&S – SMSTS or SSSTS preferred or willing to work towards gaining certificationMinimum of 2 years of professional experience in a surveying role, reporting to a senior surveyor or commercial manager (or equivalent supervisory position). Who are we? EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.