Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor. LilyLifestyle

Quantity Surveyor

Location:

London
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 + package

A well-established Tier 2 main contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in London. The company delivers a diverse portfolio of high-quality refurbishment, heritage, commercial, and residential projects across the capital, with schemes ranging from complex cut-and-carve refurbishments through to prime fit-out and faade packages.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress their career within a reputable contractor known for delivering technically challenging projects to a high standard.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, including:

• Managing the day-to-day commercial activities across multiple work packages
• Procurement and subcontractor management
• Preparing valuations, variations, and cost reports
• Cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Supporting risk management and value engineering initiatives
• Managing subcontractor payments and accounts
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, consultants, and client representatives
• Ensuring compliance with contractual and commercial procedures
• Assisting with the preparation and negotiation of final accounts

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
• Experience delivering refurbishment, fit-out, heritage, commercial, or residential projects
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts
• Ability to manage subcontractor packages and project costs effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Membership of or working towards RICS (desirable)

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-quality London construction projects
• Long-term career progression within a growing and reputable contractor
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to technically challenging and design-led projects