Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Drylining & Interiors

📍 St Albans / London Projects
💼 Permanent | Competitive Salary + Package

Overview

An established London-based specialist subcontractor with over 35 years of experience delivering high-quality interiors solutions is looking to appoint an experienced Drylining Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This role will involve a split between site and office, overseeing projects within the drylining division, typically ranging in value from £50k up to £4m.

In addition to drylining, the business delivers a wide range of services including partitioning, plastering, suspended ceilings, carpentry, structural framing systems, and full fit-out packages.

They work in partnership with a number of Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, with notable clients including Laing O'Rourke, BAM, Wates, and Mace.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring strong financial control, effective risk management, and cost certainty throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and senior commercial staff to support successful, high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage commercial responsibilities across multiple drylining packages and projects
Prepare and maintain cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts
Lead subcontract procurement, including tendering, negotiation, and appointment
Assess valuations, variations, and payment applications
Produce accurate cost reporting and ensure projects remain within budget
Support contract administration, with a focus on JCT contracts
Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and assess commercial impact
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, including value engineering
Prepare and agree final accounts
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within drylining or interiors, ideally working with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
Experience managing high-value drylining packages
Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial processes
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment

Please note:

This role is not suited to candidates with solely residential experience.

Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
RICS accreditation (or working towards) is advantageous

What's On Offer

Opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist contractor
Exposure to a diverse pipeline of projects working alongside Tier 1 main contractors and fit-out specialists
Strong emphasis on career progression and personal development
Supportive and collaborative commercial team environment
Competitive salary and package
St Albans-based office with projects across London and the surrounding areas

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with drylining experience looking for your next step, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion:

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