Quantity Surveyor

Verto People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People is seeking a Project Surveyor or Assistant Project Surveyor to join a major London-based construction project. You will support cost control, commercial performance, procurement activities, and contract administration on international-scale assignments.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining strong commercial control across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large-scale projects.
• Strong cost control and commercial management skills.
• Ability to review contracts and variations.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Prepare and review valuations, variations, and payment applications.
• Monitor project budgets and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement processes and subcontractor management.
• Review contracts, scope changes, and commercial agreements.
• Prepare accurate cost reports and financial updates.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure effective cost tracking and reporting.
• Assist with final accounts and project close-out activities.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Commercial reporting

Valuations & payments

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

QS software

Job description

Project Surveyor

Location: London

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We are looking for a Project Surveyor or Assistant Project Surveyor to join an exciting project in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven construction professional looking to work on international projects within a dynamic and challenging environment.

As a Project Surveyor or Assistant Project Surveyor, you will play a key role in assisting management with project costs, commercial performance, procurement activities, and contract administration. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered successfully while maintaining strong commercial control.

Responsibilities of a Project Surveyor or Assistant Project Surveyor -

• Manage project cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting


• Prepare and review valuations, variations, and payment applications


• Monitor project budgets and identify commercial risks and opportunities


• Support procurement processes and subcontractor management


• Review contracts, scope changes, and commercial agreements


• Prepare accurate cost reports and financial updates


• Work closely with site teams to ensure effective cost tracking and reporting


• Assist with final accounts and project close-out activities


• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

Requirements of a Project Surveyor or Assistant Project Surveyor

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, engineering, or industrial projects


• Strong understanding of cost control, contracts, and commercial management


• Experience working on large-scale projects is highly desirable


• Ability to work independently within a site-based environment


• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant QS software