Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor – New Build Residential
Vauxhall, London |
£60,000 – £75,000 + Travel + Bonus + Package
Residential Development | Main Contractor

Take Commercial Ownership of a Major London Residential Project
An established and growing residential developer is looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a major new build residential development in Deptford, South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who wants genuine project ownership while still having the support of an experienced Commercial Director.

Based between the company’s Vauxhall office and Deptford project, you will manage the scheme commercially from procurement through to final account, working closely with the wider construction and design teams.

With a strong pipeline of residential developments across London and the South East, there is also excellent long‑term scope to progress into a Senior Quantity Surveyor and commercial management position.

As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will take day-to-day commercial responsibility for the project, including:

Managing subcontractor procurement from tender through to appointment
Preparing tender documentation and analysing subcontractor returns
Managing valuations, variations and subcontractor payments
Producing cost reports, forecasts and cash‑flow information
Monitoring project budgets and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Managing change control and protecting project margins
Attending commercial, design and project meetings
Working closely with site, design and construction teams
Managing subcontractor commercial relationships
Supporting the Commercial Director with project reporting and commercial strategy
Taking the project through to final account

The business is an ambitious residential developer delivering large‑scale new build housing projects across London and the South East.

They have a strong pipeline of upcoming work and are continuing to develop their internal commercial team, creating genuine opportunities for people joining now to progress as the business grows.

You will work directly with an experienced Commercial Director, giving you senior‑level support and exposure while still having the autonomy to run your own project.

The ideal Project Quantity Surveyor will have:

Around 5+ years’ Quantity Surveying experience
Previous new build residential experience strongly preferred
Main contractor or residential developer experience
Experience commercially managing subcontract packages
Strong procurement, valuation, variation and cost‑reporting experience
Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related subject
Confidence taking commercial ownership of a live construction project
Strong communication and subcontractor management skills
Ambition to progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level and beyond

£60,000 – £75,000, depending on experience
Travel allowance
Performance‑related bonus
Additional company benefits
Vauxhall office and Deptford site based
Direct support and mentorship from the Commercial Director
Strong pipeline and long‑term project continuity
Excellent progression towards Senior Quantity Surveyor and commercial management