Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Major Mixed-Use Development (King’s Cross)
A leading main contractor is currently delivering a landmark mixed-use development in King’s Cross, Central London and is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team through the final stages of delivery. The project is well established, with approximately 8 months remaining on site, and requires an additional QS to help manage workload and maintain commercial stability.
The Quantity Surveyor’s Role
The successful Quantity Surveyor will join a large, experienced commercial team and play a key role in supporting ongoing commercial activities during project close-out.
You will work closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, and site teams, contributing across post-contract duties, including:
* Supporting cost management on a £260m mixed-use development
* Assisting with variations, change control, and cost reporting
* Managing limited remaining procurement (small residual packages only)
* Supporting interim valuations and final account preparation
* Liaising with subcontractors and internal delivery teams
* Helping to “steady the ship” and reduce pressure on the wider team
Project details include:
* Residential (social & private)
* Student accommodation
* Shell & core retail
* Office / lab / workspace accommodation
The Quantity Surveyor
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
* Newly promoted Quantity Surveyor or 1+ year operating at QS level
* Main contractor experience preferred
* Strong post-contract exposure
* Confident communicator, able to work within a large team environment
* Organised, reliable, and commercially aware
* Able to commute to Central London
In Return?
* Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience)
* £4,000 travel allowance
* Competitive annual leave entitlement
* Pension scheme
* Opportunity to gain experience on a major London scheme
* Supportive and well-resourced commercial team
If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your next career move and would like to work on a flagship London development, please apply with your CV for further details.
Ref: QS-KX-01
Keywords: Quantity Surveyor / QS / Commercial Management / Main Contractor / Mixed Use / Residential / Student Accommodation / Cost Management / London