Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
£50,000 – £65,000
Fenchurch St, London
gap construction are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality refurbishment and fit-out projects across London. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and ambitious team, working on high-profile developments within sectors such as office, education, residential, and hospitality.
This is a permanent position offering long-term career progression, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to exciting and diverse projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Performance Objectives

Take full commercial responsibility across projects from contract award through to completion.
Accurately prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, valuations, and cost reporting to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
Manage subcontractor packages, including procurement, key package analysis reviews, contract administration, and certification of valuations/variations.
Prepare valuations, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports.
Identify and manage change, including variations, risk, and programme-related challenges.
Act as the commercial lead on multiple sites, reporting to the Commercial Manager.
Ensure compliance with company and client commercial reporting standards.
Work closely with site teams, supporting across functions where needed to achieve project goals.
Attend client meetings and provide clear reporting on the commercial position of projects.Person Specification

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
Proven experience in refurbishment projects, ideally within:
Office fit-out
Education
Residential
Hospitality (beneficial)
Strong knowledge and experience with design & build projects and suites of JCT contracts.
Excellent financial and commercial acumen with a detail-oriented mindset.
Experienced in managing subcontract packages, preparing valuations, change management, and cash flow management.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Collaborative team player who is willing to step outside of their role to support the wider site team.
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Full clean UK driving licence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction-specific software (e.g. COINS, Viewpoint, or similar).Apply
If you are interested in the above position, please contact James at gap construction or email your updated CV.
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