Project Quantity Surveyor

Overview

You will join a London-based commercial team in a long‑standing main contractor, focusing on residential and mixed-use schemes. You help manage project costs, cash flow, and subcontractor arrangements across projects worth several million pounds. The role offers a clear path to Senior Quantity Surveyor, with a supportive environment and a track record of steady growth. You’ll work on varied schemes and contribute to accurate reporting and compliant contract administration.

Pay / Benefits

• car allowance
• travel to site paid
• private healthcare
• 7.5% company pension contribution
• flexible working
• discretionary bonus paid 3 times a year – tax free

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs against budget
• Prepare and maintain cost/value reports
• Manage project cash flow
• Prepare subcontract enquiries and review quotations
• Prepare, negotiate and agree subcontract orders
• Manage subcontractor variations and claims
• Price variations and obtain quotations
• Ensure changes are properly instructed and documented
• Understand and administer JCT contract
• Agree subcontractor final accounts
• Produce monthly CVR’s

Key requirements

• Live within commutable distance to London
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a Traditional Main Contractor
• Degree educated in a construction related subject
• JCT contract experience

• Cost control and budgeting
• Subcontract administration and procurement
• JCT contract knowledge
• CVR reporting and cash flow management
• Variation pricing and claims management

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