Job Description
Newly Qualified Quantity Surveyor
Build your commercial career with Harbour Construction (Cornwall) Ltd
Location: Units 3–4 Pityme Industrial Estate, St Minver, PL27 6NS
Salary: £30,000 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, with flexible-working opportunities including the potential for a four-day week
Are you a newly qualified Quantity Surveyor ready to turn your technical knowledge into real project experience? Join our growing team and play an active part in tendering, cost control, project delivery and the future development of our business.
This is more than a traditional Quantity Surveying role. You will build your construction-management skills, work alongside experienced colleagues and explore how AI and emerging technology can improve the way we estimate, report and deliver projects.
What you’ll do
- Help prepare, review and submit accurate, competitive and commercially viable Tenders.
- Analyse drawings, specifications, pricing schedules and other tender information. Monitor project budgets, overheads and expenditure, supporting forecasting, cost control and financial reporting.
- Work with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders to strengthen commercial performance and manage risk.
- Research AI, automation and digital construction tools, identifying practical ways to improve estimating, tendering, reporting and project delivery.
- Build hands-on knowledge of programmes, resources, site operations and project coordination through training and live-project experience.
- Support compliance with company procedures, contracts, industry standards and statutory obligations.
- Maintain clear records and contribute to quality assurance, health and safety awareness and continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for
Essential
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- An interest in commercial management and construction operations.
- A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
- The ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
- Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Experience with estimating, tendering or cost-management software.
- An interest in AI, automation and digital construction technologies.
- Awareness of construction contracts, procurement and compliance requirements.
- A willingness to undertake further construction-management training.
- Ambition to progress into a broader commercial and operational management role.
What we offer
- Practical experience across commercial and operational areas of the business.
- Training and support to broaden your construction-management knowledge.
- Opportunities to test new ideas and help introduce innovative working practices.
- Flexible start and finish times where operationally practical.
- The potential for a four-day working week, subject to individual and business needs.
- A positive environment focused on trust, productivity, professional growth and Wellbeing.
You’ll have the opportunity to combine traditional Quantity Surveying expertise with modern technology and develop into a key member of our future management team.
Ready to build your career with us?
If you’re commercially minded, technologically curious and keen to grow with a forward-thinking construction business, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now to join Harbour Construction (Cornwall) Ltd.