Project Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor

Project Quantity Surveyor | Tier 1 Main Contractor | £100m+ Residential Scheme | Central London | Up to £70,000 + Package

A leading multi-discipline Tier 1 main contractor is looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a £100m+ residential scheme.

The business delivers large, complex projects across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, infrastructure and more. It has a long-established reputation, a strong order book and a well-earned name for investing in and promoting its own people. This is a high-profile project and a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the UK's major contractors.

The role

You'll manage the commercial side of your packages from procurement through to final account. You'll report to the Senior QS and Commercial Manager and work closely with the project and site teams. Responsibilities include:

Subcontract package procurement, tendering and appointment
Subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts
Change control, variations and early warnings
Monthly cost reporting, CVRs and forecasting
Supporting client applications and valuations
Identifying and actively managing commercial risk and opportunity
Making sure contractual procedures are followed under JCT and/or NECWhat you'll need

Main contractor experience is essential. You must come from a main contracting background. Consultancy-only or subcontractor-only backgrounds will not be considered.
A stable CV is essential. The client is looking for proven commitment, with solid tenure at previous employers. Candidates with frequent short-term moves will not be considered.
Experience on large-scale projects, ideally residential, high-rise or multi-unit schemes
A strong grasp of subcontract procurement, package management and final accounts
Good working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
A proactive, organised and commercially aware approachThe package

Up to £70,000 basic
A full benefits package, including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare and holiday
A clear progression route to Senior QS
Support towards professional development and RICS chartershipApply

If you're a Project QS with a solid main contracting background and want to be part of a flagship residential scheme with a contractor that rewards loyalty, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation