Quantity Surveyor

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Company: LJB & Co Quantity Surveyor Our client is a growing London-based refurbishment and retrofit contractor delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality projects. They place strong emphasis on excellent service for clients and stakeholders and specialise in commercial, residential, education and leisure refurbishments. Projects are delivered across traditional and design-and-build contracts, with values ranging from 250k to 10m+.
With new ventures and planned business expansion over the next year, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and fast-growing organisation.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and play a key role in the financial management of refurbishment and retrofit projects. Working closely with project and leadership teams, the successful candidate will support the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring commercial control and value are maintained throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the pre-construction process, including cost planning, tender analysis and contract negotiations

• Manage project budgets, cost reporting and forecasting

• Prepare and agree subcontractor packages and manage subcontractor accounts

• Monitor and manage variations, change control and risk

• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts

• Work closely with project and site teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved

• Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline

• Minimum 5–6 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role

• Experience working on refurbishment and retrofit projects preferred

• Strong understanding of traditional and design-and-build contracts

• Excellent written, numerical and communication skills

• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

Person Specification

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks end-to-end

• Strong understanding of the construction sector

• Confident using commercial and cost management systems

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, consultative approach

• Ability to build long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams

• Detail-oriented team player with a positive and solutions-focused mindset Package
In return, our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive package, including a bonus scheme.