Quantity Surveyor

Location: London South East

An established and highly respected main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team based in South East London.
With over 85 years of trading history, this business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across London and the South East. Working across both public and private sectors, they are recognised for their collaborative approach, long-standing client relationships and ability to successfully deliver projects within live and occupied environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to join a stable business with a secure pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.
The Company  The business delivers a wide range of refurbishment, planned maintenance and construction projects across sectors including:
Planned Maintenance
Social Housing
Heritage & Listed Buildings
Commercial Refurbishment
Education
Healthcare
Public Buildings
Structural Repair & Specialist Remedial Works
Typical project values range from £500,000 to £1 million, delivering refurbishment and maintenance schemes for a variety of repeat clients.
The company is well regarded for its:
High-quality project delivery
Strong repeat client base
Collaborative working culture
Technical refurbishment expertise
Secure pipeline of work

The Role  Reporting to the Senior Commercial Team, you will take commercial responsibility for one or more refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Duties will include:
Preparing cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
Tender analysis and subcontract negotiations.
Valuations and payment applications.
Cost reporting and CVRs.
Managing variations and change control.
Subcontract account management.
Final account negotiation and agreement.
Working closely with operational teams to maximise commercial performance.
Supporting the wider commercial strategy across multiple projects.
About You  We are keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have experience working for a:
Main Contractor
Refurbishment Contractor
Planned Maintenance Contractor
Social Housing Contractor
Heritage or Specialist Refurbishment Contractor
You will ideally have:
3+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
Experience working on refurbishment and/or planned maintenance projects.
A good understanding of JCT forms of contract.
Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (desirable).
Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
A proactive and organised approach.
Degree qualified or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
Why Apply?  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor with an outstanding reputation and a strong pipeline of secured work.
You'll be working on a diverse range of refurbishment and planned maintenance projects while joining a supportive commercial team that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent long-term career prospects.
For a confidential discussion, or to apply, please contact Alex Haynes at One Way Resourcing on