Quantity Surveyor

EH20 group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in London seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage and oversee a portfolio of contracts. The role involves financial ownership, contract administration, and building strong client relationships to support business growth. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, MRICS accreditation, relevant experience in SME environments, and proficiency in tools like Excel and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in SME environments with a broad understanding of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration, financial forecasting, and valuations.
• Monitor contract performance, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain activities from enquiry through completion.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS accreditation

Tools

SharePoint

Dynamics CRM

Excel

Asta Powerproject

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial and financial ownership of a portfolio of contracts. In this senior role, you will ensure services are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with contractual and legal obligations.

You will work closely with project teams to manage valuations, forecasts, and variations, while ensuring accurate contract administration. The role also involves financial reporting, risk management, and identifying opportunities to enhance revenue and profit margins. Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be a key part of your role, supporting contract retention and business growth.

You will also contribute to pre- and post-contract cost studies, support tender preparation, and manage subcontractors from initial enquiry to project completion. Additionally, you will oversee financial close-out of additional works and maintain records to organisational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead contract administration, financial forecasting, and valuations.
• Monitor contract performance, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain activities from enquiry through completion.
• Support estimating and tendering processes with detailed cost analysis.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and closure of additional works.
• Foster strong client relationships and support contract retention and growth.

Requirements:

• HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or Engineering.
• MRICS accreditation and relevant CSCS card.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Excel, Asta Powerproject.
• Experience in SME environments with a broad understanding of business operations.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and best practices in construction and engineering.
• Valid UK driving licence.