Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
London Projects
£60,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing £66m business unit within a well-established national contractor, delivering recladding, refurbishment and decarbonisation schemes across the South.
This is a position for a strong performing Quantity Surveyor and offers the chance to step into a structured commercial team with genuine autonomy and clear progression routes. Projects typically range from £1m–£10m, with larger flagship schemes up to £80m across social housing and residential frameworks.
The Role
Take full commercial responsibility for your own projects
Manage £5m–£10m schemes independently
Oversee cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts
Work closely with Contracts Managers and operational teams
Contribute to commercial reporting and risk management
Support framework delivery under JCT and PPC contracts
This is a hands-on role – you will be expected to run your own jobs confidently and commercially.
Project Types
Recladding & façade remediation
Planned maintenance programmes
Social housing refurbishment
Government-backed decarbonisation schemes
Clients include major registered providers and long-term framework partners across the South.
What We’re Looking For
3–5+ years’ experience operating at Quantity Surveyor level
Experience running projects independently
Background in social housing, refurbishment, property services or recladding preferred
Strong commercial grounding and understanding of JCT contracts
Comfortable managing £5m+ packages
Team-oriented, professional and steady approach
Degree-qualified is welcomed but not essential – experience and capability are prioritised.
Why Consider It
£200m regional division with strong growth plans
Business unit expanding due to secured pipeline
Clear progression: QS → Senior QS → Managing QS → Commercial Lead
Stable, secure contractor environment
Strong commercial leadership and structured support
Hybrid working and flexibility
Package
£60,000 – £70,000 salary
£6,000 car allowance (or EV option)
Hybrid working
Full corporate benefits