Quantity Surveyor’s – Residential Developer’s – London

Overview

In this role, you will act as a hands-on Quantity Surveyor within a residential developer’s commercial team. You will manage cost control, tender preparations, and progress reporting across multiple new-build projects in Central and North London. You’ll work closely with site teams and external partners to optimise value while meeting deadlines and safety requirements. The position offers clear career progression and a competitive package, including car allowance and pension. This is an opportunity to shape commercial strategy on high-growth residential developments.

Pay / Benefits

• car allowance
• pension
• competitive salary
• career progression

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with architects/clients
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders
• Value completed work and arrange payments
• Perform risk, value management and cost control
• Advise on procurement strategy and subcontractor allocation
• Maintain awareness of different building contracts in use
• Prepare feasibility studies and determine client requirements
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
• Identify and manage commercial risks
• Provide advice on contractual claims and health & safety implications

Key requirements

• 5+ years’ experience with a UK residential developer on residential new builds
• CSCS Card (must have)
• Degree or Master’s in Quantity Surveying
• Full clean driving licence
• Computer literate
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and well-presented
• Experience on multiple sites with minimal supervision

• attention to detail
• liaising with internal and external parties
• deadline-driven
• cost control
• tender costings
• feasibility studies

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