Quantity Surveyor
About the company:
My client is a London-based construction and structural engineering contractor delivering complex residential and commercial projects across London and the South East. The company specialises in structural alterations, basement construction, shell and core packages, reinforced concrete frames, groundworks, and external works.
Since being established, they have quickly developed a reputation for delivering technically challenging projects with a strong focus on quality, safety, and programme management. The business works closely with developers, architects, engineers, and private clients to provide integrated structural solutions from early enabling works through to final completion.
My client positions itself as a proactive and solutions-led contractor, capable of transforming challenging or previously unviable schemes into deliverable projects through practical engineering expertise and collaborative construction management. Recent projects highlighted by the company include developments in Kensington, Chelsea, Barnes, Balham, Wimbledon, Brighton, and North London.
About the opportunity:
Due to a healthy order book, there is a need for a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Manager in the successful commercial and financial management of projects and tenders throughout London and the South East with packages valuing from £50k to £1.5m.
Projects will involve various structural works and you will be responsible for managing several projects simultaneously.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing costs with an end goal of maximising the project margin and ensuring delivery of payment whilst developing future client relationships. Key responsibilities will include assisting in the day to day tasks to provide further commercial support to both project delivery and estimating teams within the company which can be broken down into the following; Assisting in the prompt presentation for all applications for payment and final accounts, including all contractual entitlements / assisting in ensuring that all payments are received in accordance with the contract terms, as well as assisting in the preparation and presentation of monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and final cost/value forecasts. This opportunity will also encompass procurement, negotiation and the placing of sub-contract orders; which inevitably leads to assisting in the financial and commercial management of sub-contracts through settlement of Final Accounts.
All tasks need a high level of detail and pride in presentation, especially when drafting contractual letters/notices to ensure they are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.
About the requirements:
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management and hold a minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience.
You must hold proven experience of working on various structural projects and be able to administer commercial functions (valuations, variations, procurement) on sub-contract packages valuing up to £1.5M.
This opportunity is office-based (no hybrid working is available), so you must reside within commutable distance from their office in Bromley, Greater London and be happy to travel to London and throughout the South East for site visits.
About the benefits and rewards:
For this opportunity, my client is open to paying £350 – £450 per day (self-employed set up); however, they would also consider a PAYE package.
How to apply:
If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss further on a confidential basis