Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Farringdon, London
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Construction

About the Role

One of our clients are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team in Farringdon, London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of structural construction projects, managing costs and commercial aspects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

– Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documentation for steel, concrete, and civils projects

– Manage all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects, with particular focus on foundations and structural elements

– Conduct cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work, ensuring value engineering opportunities are identified and implemented

– Prepare monthly valuations, cost reports, and cash flow forecasts

– Negotiate and agree variations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

– Administer subcontracts including measurement, valuation, and final accounts

– Manage procurement processes, ensuring competitive pricing and programme alignment

– Monitor project costs against budget, identifying and reporting on potential cost overruns

– Conduct site measurements and valuations

– Prepare and submit interim and final account documentation

– Assess and manage commercial risk throughout project lifecycles

– Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, and supply chain to ensure commercial objectives are met

– Ensure compliance with contract conditions and company procedures

Experience & Background

– Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry

– Demonstrable background in steel, concrete, civils, foundations, and structural works

– Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequencing for structural projects

– Experience managing commercial aspects of projects from tender through to final account

Technical Skills

– Excellent knowledge of standard forms of contract (NEC, JCT, etc.)

– Proficient in cost management and cost control procedures

– Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail

– Competent in the use of quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office suite

Commercial Acumen

– Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills

– Ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities

– Experience in value engineering and cost optimization

– Strong understanding of procurement strategies

Personal Attributes

– Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

– Ability to build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships

– Proactive problem-solver with a solutions-focused approach

– Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously

– Team player with ability to work independently when required

Desirable Requirements

– Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

– Working towards or holds MRICS qualification

– Experience working on projects in the London area

– Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes

– Experience with specific structural frameworks or groundworks packages