QS (Construction)

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Progress towards chartership

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a mid-level Quantity Surveyor (Construction) to join our London-based team and help shape cost management across residential and commercial schemes. You’ll contribute to cost plans, measurements and procurement, ensuring value and cost certainty on live projects.

We offer hybrid working, a clear path toward chartership, and a generous benefits package including private medical insurance, pension contribution and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline (or MRICS) required.
• Solid experience as a QS (Construction) within contracting, consultancy or developer environment.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail; cost must be right.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets and tender docs for live London projects.
• Measure quantities and value works on site, reconciling with contract sums.
• Manage procurement from subcontractors to final account.
• Review variations, assess claims, and negotiate settlements with contractors.
• Produce monthly cost reports for internal stakeholders and client teams.
• Liaise with site managers, architects and project leads to keep budgets on track.

Skills

MRICS (or working towards)

Quantity Surveying experience

Measurement software

Cost management tools

Attention to detail

Negotiation & communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Measurement software

Cost management tools

Job description

An exceptional opportunity for a mid-level QS (Construction) to shape the future of Property & Construction in London.

This growing SME in the Property & Construction sector has built a solid reputation across London's residential and commercial schemes, and it now needs a QS (Construction) who can keep pace with an expanding project pipeline. Cost certainty matters more than ever in this market. Clients want it, contractors need it, and the businesses that get it right win repeat work.

You’ll join a team of 51 to 250 people where the processes are established but there's still genuine room to make the role your own. Mid-level QS professionals here aren't just processing paperwork. They're shaping how projects get delivered.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Preparing cost plans, budgets and tender documentation for live construction projects across London
• Measuring quantities and valuing works on site, then reconciling against contract sums
• Managing the procurement process, from subcontractor packages through to final account
• Reviewing variations, assessing claims and negotiating settlements with contractors and suppliers
• Producing monthly cost reports for internal stakeholders and, where relevant, client teams
• Liaising with site managers, architects and project leads to keep budgets on track

Here are the skills you’ll need:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline (or working towards MRICS)
• Solid experience as a QS (Construction) within a contracting, consultancy or developer environment
• Confident use of measurement software and cost management tools
• Sharp attention to detail. Numbers need to add up, and small errors cost real money on site
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly around variations and final accounts
• Clear communication, spoken and written. You’ll be reporting to people who don’t live in spreadsheets all day

Key perks and benefits:

• £43,500 to £56,000 depending on experience, plus bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, with flexibility built around project needs rather than fixed office days
• Private medical insurance and pension contribution
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Genuine professional development support, including progression towards chartership

Why pursue a career in Property & Construction?

London’s construction pipeline shows no sign of slowing, and that means steady demand for QS professionals who can control cost without losing sight of quality. Property & Construction rewards people who are precise, direct and good under pressure. Few sectors offer as clear a route from mid-level QS work to senior commercial leadership, and London remains one of the best places in the country to build that career.