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MACMORAN RECRUITMENT Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take the commercial lead on a major office-to-residential conversion project valued over £18m. Responsibilities include overseeing all commercial aspects, managing tendering processes, and ensuring cost control. The role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000, a car allowance, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in residential or office conversion projects.
• Confident handling schemes £10m+.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of the project.
• Prepare cost plans, valuations, variations, and financial reports.
• Manage tendering, subcontractor packages, and procurement strategy.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Judgment

Negotiation Skills

Cost Control

Tendering

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Office-to-Residential Conversion (£18m+)

Islington, London

£65,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Islington to take the commercial lead on an office-to-residential conversion valued at over £18m. The scheme involves transforming an existing commercial building into 120 modern apartments, a complex, technically interesting project with plenty of scope to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of the project
• Prepare cost plans, valuations, variations, and financial reports
• Manage tendering, subcontractor packages, and procurement strategy
• Lead contract administration using JCT forms
• Maintain accurate cost control and produce monthly project reporting
• Work closely with design, technical, and site teams to support successful delivery
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in residential or office-to-resi conversion projects
• Confident handling schemes £10m+
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating within a wider delivery team
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and confident in a fast-paced urban project environment

What's on Offer

• £65,000 - £75,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Chance to play a key role in a major London redevelopment project
• Supportive environment, clear progression pathway, and long-term career development

If you're ready to step into a higher-value London project with strong backing and plenty of responsibility, we'd love to hear from you