Project Quantity Surveyor

O’Neill & Brennan UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Annual leave

Travel package

Discretionary bonus

WFH one day per week

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan UK are recruiting a Project Quantity Surveyor for a high-end regeneration project in Sloane Square, London. The role offers a permanent, hybrid pattern with one day per week from home and a competitive package.

You will manage procurement, cost reporting, and commercial activity across a large-scale scheme, engaging with clients and the wider project team from pre-construction through to delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Experience with Tier 1 or reputable Tier 2 main contractors would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial management including subcontract procurement, package management, valuations & final accounts.
• Understanding of contracts, subcontract administration and risk management.
• Experience on large-scale commercial/regeneration projects preferred.
• Confident communicator with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage key trade packages from procurement through to final account.
• Procurement of subcontractors, tender analysis, package reviews and negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, CVRs, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work with the Project Manager, Project Director and wider site team to support delivery.
• Maintain client interaction with commercial updates and relationship management.
• Assist with pre-construction activities and early commercial planning.
• Ensure commercial procedures and contractual obligations are maintained.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and the project team.
• Take ownership of allocated packages from start to completion.

Skills

Main contracting experience

Tier 1/Tier 2 exposure

Cost reporting

Valuations & final accounts

Client interaction

Commercial package ownership

Communication skills

Right to work in the UK

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor – High-End Commercial Regeneration – Sloane Square, London

Salary/Package: £75,000 + 5,000 car allowance, favourable pension, annual leave and travel package

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a highly reputable Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a large-scale, high-end commercial regeneration project in Sloane Square, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established business with an excellent reputation for staff retention, working on a new scheme with an anticipated duration of 3.5 years.

The successful candidate will join the project from its early commencement stages, providing the opportunity to gain involvement throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial pre-construction and procurement through to delivery and practical completion.

They are looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with strong main contracting experience who can take responsibility for key trade packages, alongside cost reporting, valuations and regular involvement in client interaction.

Previous experience working through pre-construction phases would be advantageous, particularly for someone who enjoys being involved in a project from the outset and helping establish the commercial function as the scheme progresses.

The business can offer a competitive salary of £75,000–£80,000, alongside one day per week working from home and an attractive wider benefits package covering pension, annual leave and travel.

Role Overview:

• Title: Project Quantity Surveyor
• Project Duration: Approximately 3.5 years
• Project Stage: New scheme / Early commencement
• Working Arrangements: One day per week working from home
• Type: Permanent
• Start: ASAP, although the business can wait for the right candidate

Responsibilities:

• Manage key trade packages from procurement through to final account.
• Take responsibility for subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, package reviews and commercial negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare and manage monthly cost reports, CVRs, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Project Director and wider site team to support successful project delivery.
• Maintain regular involvement in client interaction, providing commercial updates and supporting the management of client relationships.
• Assist with pre-construction activities, procurement strategies and early commercial planning.
• Ensure commercial procedures and contractual obligations are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and the wider project team.
• Take ownership of allocated packages, ensuring effective cost control and commercial management from commencement through to completion.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or reputable Tier 2 main contractor would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial management experience, including subcontract procurement, package management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience preparing CVRs, cost reports, forecasts and other commercial documentation.
• A good understanding of construction contracts, subcontract administration and commercial risk management.
• Previous involvement in pre-construction phases would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential, mixed-use or regeneration projects would be beneficial.
• Confident communicator with the ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to take ownership of commercial packages and work effectively within a project team.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Salary of £75,000 + £5,000.
• Attractive annual leave allowance.
• Travel allowance/package.
• Discretionary Bonus
• One day per week working from home.
• Opportunity to join a reputable Tier 1 main contractor with an excellent reputation for staff retention.
• Work on a large-scale, high-end commercial regeneration project in Sloane Square.
• Join a new scheme from the early stages, providing exposure to the full 3.5-year project lifecycle.
• Opportunity to gain pre-construction experience and remain involved through to practical completion.
• Long-term project security and the opportunity to develop within an established commercial team.