Quantity Surveyor / Project Cost Manager

Job Description

THE ROLE

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We are looking for a hands-on Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a large-scale residential regeneration project in London. This is a site-based, delivery-focused role where you will manage the full cost lifecycle — from procurement through to final account — working alongside a multi-disciplinary project team.

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You will be responsible for managing multiple subcontract packages, controlling variations, forecasting final costs, and ensuring robust financial governance throughout the construction phase.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Procurement & Subcontract Management

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• Develop scope of works and package breakdowns for specialist subcontract packages

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• Prepare and manage tender lists, issue tender documents, and evaluate returns

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• Conduct tender interviews, post-tender clarifications, and pre-award meetings

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• Prepare and execute subcontract documents in line with Group frameworks

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• Ensure fair and transparent tender processes with full audit trails

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Cost Control & Reporting

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• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, valuations, and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) to senior management

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• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and forecast final costs with accuracy

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• Identify and report potential cost overruns early, recommending corrective actions

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• Maintain subcontractor monitoring spreadsheets (procurement schedules, appointment records)

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Variation & Change Management

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• Assess cost implications of design changes and issue variation orders

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• Negotiate variation values with subcontractors and agree site instructions

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• Track and report on cumulative variation exposure across all packages

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• Support the Project Manager in evaluating financial impacts of site programme decisions

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Payments & Final Accounts

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• Process subcontractor interim payments in accordance with contract terms

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• Prepare and issue payment notices and relevant documentation on time

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• Negotiate and agree final accounts with subcontractors within one month of practical completion

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• Ensure all final account submissions are accurate, substantiated, and properly recorded

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Stakeholder Collaboration

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• Attend design team meetings, subcontractor progress meetings, and commercial reviews

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• Work closely with technical, engineering, construction, sales, and customer service teams

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• Liaise with procurement on material/plant ledger expenditure and forecasting

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• Support the project team with commercial advice and contractual awareness

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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Experience

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• Proven track record in a Quantity Surveying role with a residential developer or main contractor

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• Site-based experience, with exposure to large-scale regeneration or mixed-use schemes

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• Full lifecycle experience: procurement, variations, valuations, and final accounts

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Qualifications

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• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline

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• RICS or CIOB accreditation (or working towards) is highly desirable

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Technical Skills

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• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and subcontract procurement routes

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• Proficient in cost planning, measurement, tendering, valuations, and final account settlement

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• Solid understanding of building regulations, construction techniques, and materials

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• Advanced Excel skills; experience with COINS or similar commercial systems is advantageous

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Personal Attributes

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• Self-motivated and proactive — able to take ownership of packages with minimal supervision

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• Commercially astute — instinct for protecting margins and identifying savings

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• Strong negotiator and communicator — confident presenting to stakeholders at all levels

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• Resilient and composed under pressure in a fast-paced site environment

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• Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across disciplines

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• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance

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