Quantity Surveyor
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS
Cost Control
Contract Administration
Procurement
Financial Reporting
Negotiation
Project Management
FULL DESCRIPTION
Ref: JM - QS
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000/annum
Location: - United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- London
Type: Permanent
Posted 28 August 2025
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all cost control, procurement, and contractual matters on high-end residential projects
- Prepare, negotiate, and manage subcontractor and supplier packages
- Monitor project costs, valuations, and financial reporting to ensure profitability
- Provide accurate forecasts and cash flow reports throughout project lifecycle
- Work closely with project managers and site teams to manage change control and variations
- Carry out value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising design integrity
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and legal teams to protect commercial interests
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with contract terms, budgets, and timelines
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on high-end or super prime residential projects (£5m–£10m)
- Strong knowledge of contract administration (JCT preferred), procurement, and cost planning
- Capable of managing both refurbishment and new build project finances
- Excellent negotiation, reporting, and commercial acumen
- Comfortable working closely with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with relevant software (e.g. Excel, CostX, or similar QS tools)
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline preferred
What’s on Offer:
- Work on some of the most architecturally significant homes in London
- Join a well-respected contractor with a strong and stable pipeline
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear progression path within a collaborative and design-driven environment
- Exposure to some of the capital’s most challenging and rewarding projects
Contact information
Julian Murray
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