Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Guildford
Live quantity surveyor vacancies across Guildford & West Surrey. Tier 1 and Tier 2 sites. Weekly PAYE pay. Immediate starts available — register today or message us on WhatsApp.
£45,000 – £70,000/yr · 0 live quantity surveyor vacancies in Guildford
Same-day callback · Weekly pay · No umbrella fees
Quantity Surveyor Recruitment in Guildford — Specialist Construction Agency
Hard Hat is a specialist construction recruitment agency supplying quantity surveyors to construction sites across Guildford & West Surrey. We work exclusively in construction — no white-collar generalism, no admin temps — so when you register with us you go on the books of recruiters who actually understand the trade.
Quantity surveyors manage the financial aspects of construction projects, handling cost planning, procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts. Hard Hat recruits QSs at all levels — from assistant QS through to senior and commercial manager positions — for contractors, subcontractors, and consultancies across London and the South East. Our candidates typically hold RICS membership or are working towards chartership, with experience in sectors including residential, commercial, fit-out, and infrastructure.
Guildford is Surrey's county town with a thriving construction market driven by residential developments, commercial office schemes, university campus expansion, and significant infrastructure investment. Hard Hat supplies vetted construction operatives to contractors working across Guildford and West Surrey, providing labourers, skilled trades, and professional staff for projects ranging from high-end residential builds to large-scale commercial developments along the A3 corridor.
Whether you are looking for your next quantity surveyor job in Guildford, want a contractor to swap into a better-paying site, or you are a main contractor needing reliable quantity surveyor supply, we mobilise quickly. Most quantity surveyors we register are working within 48 hours. We supply to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors on residential, commercial, fit-out, civils and infrastructure projects.
Types of Quantity Surveyor Jobs We Recruit For in Guildford
We recruit across the full spectrum of quantity surveyor roles. If your specialism is listed below, we likely have a live vacancy in Guildford or a project starting in the next two weeks.
Quantity Surveyor
Live Guildford vacancies · CSCS verified
Assistant QS
Live Guildford vacancies · CSCS verified
Senior QS
Live Guildford vacancies · CSCS verified
Commercial Manager
Live Guildford vacancies · CSCS verified
Quantity Surveyor Pay Rates in Guildford — 2026
Realistic quantity surveyor pay rates on sites across Guildford & West Surrey based on current placements. Rates depend on tickets, experience, contractor and site location. All rates below are PAYE — we do not push umbrella schemes that erode your take-home.
| Experience Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|
| Entry / Improver | £45,000 - £58,000/yr |
| Standard | £48,000 - £62,000/yr |
| Experienced | £52,000 - £65,000/yr |
| Senior / Specialist | £55,000 - £70,000/yr |
Night Shift Premium
1.5x standard rate on most sites
Weekend / Bank Holiday
1.5x – 2x standard rate
Pay Frequency
Weekly PAYE — every Friday
Holiday Pay
28 days accrued from day one
Want a deeper breakdown? See our UK construction salary guides or read CIS vs PAYE explained.
Tickets & Qualifications We Need to See
To place a quantity surveyor in Guildford on a Tier 1 or Tier 2 site we need to verify the following before mobilisation:
- RICS qualified or working towards
- Relevant degree
- Commercial construction experience
- Strong Excel and measurement skills
Don't have everything yet? Register anyway — we will tell you exactly what's missing and the fastest legitimate way to get site-ready. Read our CSCS guide →
Why quantity surveyors Choose Hard Hat
We are a construction-only recruitment agency built and run by people who came off the tools. We are not a generalist agency dabbling in construction — every consultant lives and breathes site work.
Same-Day Callbacks
Register before midday and a recruiter calls you the same working day with live quantity surveyor vacancies.
Weekly PAYE Pay
Paid every Friday, no umbrella deductions, holiday pay accrued from day one.
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Sites
We supply quantity surveyors to the biggest names in UK construction — better sites, better rates, better continuity.
Long-Term Continuity
When one site ends we move you straight to the next. No gaps, no chasing.
Compliance Done For You
We handle CSCS verification, Right to Work, references and onboarding — you just turn up to site.
Frontline Founded
Founded by Robert and Andrew — both ex-frontline. We talk to you like a tradesman, not a candidate.
How to Apply for Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Guildford
Upload Your CV
Submit your CV, RICS qualified or working towards and Right to Work in under 2 minutes.
Same-Day Callback
A specialist quantity surveyor recruiter calls you back the same working day to confirm availability.
Get Vetted Once
We verify your tickets, references and Right to Work — done once, then you're cleared for any of our sites.
Start Working
Mobilised to a live quantity surveyor vacancy in Guildford within 24–48 hours.
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