Quantity Surveyor

Company: Wates
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

As a Project Surveyor, you will lead commercial activities across fit-out and refurbishment schemes, ensuring financial viability and value for money. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to manage costs, reports, and contract compliance, delivering robust financial insight throughout the project lifecycle. The role offers exposure to high-profile, technically complex projects and opportunities to influence commercial strategy and sustainability-focused delivery. You will work within a supportive, talent-focused team that values practical thinking and professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project costs, budgets, and forecasts across fit-out and refurbishment schemes
  • Prepare valuations, cost reports, and oversee financial controls through the project lifecycle
  • Procure and manage subcontractors, including tender evaluation and contract administration
  • Track and manage variations, change control, and commercial risks
  • Support project teams on live operational sites with clear commercial insight
  • Administer NEC/JCT contracts and ensure compliance with commercial obligations
  • Lead final accounts, claims resolution, and accurate commercial documentation
  • Drive value engineering and support sustainability-focused solutions within project delivery

Key requirements

  • collaborative working
  • commercial insight
  • stakeholder communication
  • cost management
  • valuations and cost reporting
  • procurement and subcontractor management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026