Quantity Surveyor – London

Overview

In this role you will drive financial control across refurbishment and retrofit projects for a growing London contractor. You will partner with project and leadership teams to manage pre-construction cost planning through final accounts, ensuring value and commercial targets are met. You will work on cost planning, tender analysis, contract negotiations, budgets and cashflow, with a focus on safe, high-quality outcomes. This is a growth‑minded opportunity to shape commercial delivery across traditional and design‑and‑build contracts. You will be part of a collaborative team that builds long-term client and supply chain relationships.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus scheme
• competitive salary
• comprehensive package

Responsibilities

• Support pre-construction process including cost planning, tender analysis and contract negotiations
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting and forecasting
• Prepare and agree subcontractor packages and manage subcontractor accounts
• Monitor and manage variations, change control and risk
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Work with project and site teams to achieve commercial objectives
• Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships

Key requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline
• Minimum 5–6 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role
• Experience on refurbishment and retrofit projects preferred
• Strong understanding of traditional and design-and-build contracts
• Excellent written, numerical and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

• Self-motivated with ability to manage tasks end-to-end
• Collaborative, consultative approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Commercial management systems
• Cost management and budgeting
• Valuations and final account processes

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