Quantity Surveyor

Premises Recruitment Ltd

Project Quantity Surveyor – Refurbishment Projects

Location: Barking, East London
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Notice Period: 4 weeks max preferred

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable and fast-growing main contractor specialising in refurbishment and external works schemes, with projects typically ranging up to £5m in value.

Our client, a respected contractor with over 30 years of experience delivering quality refurbishment, maintenance, and social housing upgrades, is seeking a hands-on and driven QS to join their commercial team based in Barking. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a newly secured external works scheme in the London Borough of Sutton, due to commence in late July.

Key Responsibilities:

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Take full commercial responsibility for designated projects up to £5m

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Procurement and management of subcontractors

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Prepare valuations, CVRs, and manage cost control and forecasting

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Support site teams to ensure smooth project delivery

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Ensure compliance with contract terms and manage change control processes

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Liaise with the client, consultants, and internal teams regularly

Candidate Requirements:

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Minimum 3–5 years' QS experience, ideally with a main contractor

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Strong background in refurbishment, external works, or housing schemes

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Able to manage projects from pre-construction through to final account

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Confident communicator and commercially astute

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Degree qualified or HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar (preferred)

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Proactive, reliable, and seeking a long-term career move

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Must be able to start within 4 weeks

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering excellence in the built environment, with a clear path for growth and development.

To apply, send your CV today. Immediate interviews available