Lead Quantity Surveyor – Structural Steel Projects

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with proven Structural Steel experience to take ownership of the commercial performance on live projects. You will manage valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts, while working closely with project management, fabrication teams and clients to protect margins.

The role demands strong contract interpretation skills, ability to read drawings, and a proactive approach to risk and opportunity identification within a busy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within structural steelwork.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Experience managing live construction projects commercially.
• Experience with valuations, variations, applications, cost control and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance of live structural steel projects from contract award through to final accounts.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Review contracts, drawings and specifications to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams to keep costs, margins and delivery aligned.
• Challenge costs and variations where the commercial position needs protecting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Structural steel

Contract management

Valuations

Cost control

Final accounts

Drawings interpretation

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with proven Structural Steel experience to take ownership of the commercial performance on live projects. You will manage valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts, while working closely with project management, fabrication teams and clients to protect margins.

The role demands strong contract interpretation skills, ability to read drawings, and a proactive approach to risk and opportunity identification within a busy