Project Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes and Reece; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70k

Travel paid

Career progression

Pension 7.5%

Flexible working

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in London. You will handle cost control, subcontract management, and value reporting on residential, commercial, health, education, and later living projects worth £5m–£15m.

This role offers progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor within a year, a salary up to £70k, travel to site paid, a 7.5% pension, flexible working, and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Live within commutable distance to London
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a traditional main contractor
• Degree in a construction related subject

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs against approved budget
• Prepare and maintain cost/value reports
• Manage project cash flow
• Prepare subcontract enquiries and review quotations
• Prepare, negotiate and agree subcontract orders
• Manage subcontractor variations and claims
• Price variations and obtain quotations where required
• Ensure changes are properly instructed and documented
• Understand and administer JCT contract
• Agree subcontractor final accounts
• Produce monthly CVR's

Skills

Cost control

Budget monitoring

Cash flow management

Subcontract management

JCT contract knowledge

Final accounts

CVR reporting

Education

Degree in construction

Job description

Reference: LM9325_1789134119
Posted: September 11, 2026

About the role of Project Quantity Surveyor

As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be joining the commercial team of a Main Contractor who have been in the construction industry for over 50 years with a turnover of approximately £50m. The majority of the work is based in London with a focus on residential projects as well as commercial, health, education, and later living schemes. Project values range from £5m - £15m with a strong pipeline over the next year.

Their head office is based near East London and have a team of over 100 experienced workers. They are known for having a long-standing dedication to their business and clients with steady growth and long-servers who have progressed through the ranks.

They are seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor who is eager to progress into a Senior Quantity Surveyor position within the next year.

Key Responsibilities for Project Quantity Surveyor

Include but not limited to:

• Monitor project costs against approved budget
• Prepare and maintain cost/value reports
• Manage project cash flow
• Prepare subcontract enquiries and review quotations
• Prepare, negotiate and agree subcontract orders
• Manage subcontractor variations and claims
• Price variations and obtain quotations where required
• Ensure changes are properly instructed and documented
• Understand and administer JCT contract
• Agree subcontractor final accounts
• Produce monthly CVR's

Key Requirements for Project Quantity Surveyor

• Live within commutable distance to London
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a Traditional Main Contractor
• Degree educated in a construction related subject

What we offer for Project Quantity Surveyor

• Salary of up to £70k
• Travel to site paid
• Progression route to Senior Quantity Surveyor
• 7.5% company pension contribution
• Opportunity for flexible working
• Discretionary bonus paid 3 times a year - tax free