Quantity Surveyor

An established London-based principal contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team, delivering complex retrofit and refurbishment schemes across commercial, residential, heritage, education, and public sector projects ranging from £50k to £10m.

This Quantity Surveyor opportunity is ideal for someone looking to take full commercial ownership of projects within a modern construction business that values quality delivery, strong communication, and commercially driven project management. The company operates with a technology-enabled, programme-first approach and works with agile, senior-led teams.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will work closely with senior commercial leadership while managing the day-to-day commercial performance of allocated projects from pre-construction through to final account.

• Managing the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account
• Preparing interim valuations, cost/value reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages, accounts, and final settlements
• Maintaining and managing variation accounts, including negotiation with client-side Quantity Surveyors
• Producing accurate cost reports and commercial forecasts
• Identifying and reporting commercial risks early
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and Pre-Construction teams to ensure successful project delivery

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor
• Background in refurbishment and retrofit projects preferred
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial accounts
• Organised, commercially aware, and proactive in communication
• Ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to progress toward Senior Quantity Surveyor level

• £60,000–£75,000 salary depending on experience
• Clear progression pathway to Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Strong pipeline of London-based refurbishment and retrofit projects
• Autonomy and ownership across projects
• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with a modern approach to construction delivery

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing contractor where quality, collaboration, and professional development are genuinely valued.