Quantity Surveyor

london (city of london), south east england, United Kingdom Company: JR UK Client /

Employer:

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

• Location: London (City of London), South East England, United Kingdom
• Client /
  
  Employer:
  
  Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
• Job reference: 96708846381380403237340
• Listing type: Basic
• EU work permit required: No
• Posted: 31.05.2026
• Closing date: 15.07.2026

Hays is proud to be exclusively partnered with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) to recruit a Quantity Surveyor into their Lancaster West Estate (LWE) team which is one of London's most high-profile and impactful regeneration and investment programmes.

This is a unique opportunity to join RBKC's Housing & Social Investment directorate, working within the Lancaster West Estate (LWE) team, delivering a major £500m capital investment programme over the next 9 years.

• Building fabric and sustainability improvements
• Decent Homes works
• Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) upgrades

You’ll play a key role in ensuring strong commercial management, value for money, and successful delivery across a complex and high-value portfolio of works.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of cost and commercial management across multiple projects from inception through to completion.

• Managing financial performance, cost control and reporting across capital works
• Reviewing contractor valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Supporting procurement and tender processes, including tender evaluation
• Producing cost estimates, forecasts, and monthly expenditure reports
• Identifying and managing commercial risks
• Working closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors
• Ensuring contracts are administered in line with regulations and best practice
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team

We’re looking for a commercially minded, collaborative professional who thrives in a complex delivery environment.

You will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Proven experience (5+ years) in cost management within housing, capital works, or similar sectors
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and current regulations
• Experience managing contractors and supply chains
• Excellent analytical, financial, and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Previous experience within a local authority or social housing environment would be advantageous.

• Be part of a flagship estate regeneration programme with real community impact
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team on complex projects
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Strong emphasis on values-led delivery, including:
  • Putting communities first
  • Acting with integrity and respect

As exclusive recruitment partner, Hays is managing this campaign on behalf of RBKC. If you’re ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and contribute to a transformative programme in central London, apply today or get in touch for more information.