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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