Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

£90,000 – £105,000

London

About the Company
You’ll be joining a highly respected main contractor with a strong reputation across London and the South East, known for delivering complex and high-value construction, refurbishment, and fit-out projects. The company combines technical excellence with a collaborative, hands-on approach — taking pride in delivering exceptional quality and precision across commercial, residential, and landmark developments. Their culture is professional, team-oriented, and focused on long-term client partnerships.

About the Role
As Senior Project Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take commercial ownership of major construction and fit-out schemes, managing all financial and contractual aspects from inception through to final account. You’ll play a key role in ensuring profitability, cost certainty, and risk management, while supporting project teams to achieve outstanding results. Key responsibilities include:

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Preparing and managing cost plans, budgets, and forecasts across all project stages

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Leading procurement and subcontractor selection, including tender analysis and negotiation

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Administering contracts and managing variations, valuations, and change control processes

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Producing regular commercial reports and presenting financial updates to senior management

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Identifying and mitigating commercial risks while maximising value opportunities

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Supporting value engineering and constructability reviews to achieve design and cost alignment

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Mentoring and developing junior QS and commercial team members

Rewards & Benefits

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Salary range: £90,000 – £105,000

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Performance-related commission or bonus scheme

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Contributory pension plan

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Private healthcare cover

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Flexible working options, including home-based days

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Early finishes on Fridays during the summer months

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Opportunity to work on flagship London projects within a high-performing commercial team

Requirements

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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within main contracting, covering new build, refurbishment, or fit-out schemes

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Strong understanding of cost management, procurement, and commercial reporting on high-value projects

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Solid knowledge of JCT contracts and variation/change control processes

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Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills

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Commercially astute with a proactive approach to cost control, risk management, and profitability

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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project and site teams