Quantity Surveyor

Romans Recruitment Group Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Romans Recruitment Group Ltd is assisting a client in London to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor for civil engineering and groundworks projects across the London / West London Corridor. The role oversees commercial activity from inception through to final account, with hybrid/remote working options and site visits as required.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in NEC/JCT contracts, strong cost-control skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, or groundworks sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and numerical reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Preparation, submission, and negotiation of interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs and ensuring budgets are maintained.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Measuring works and preparing accurate cost forecasts.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Producing monthly cost value reconciliation reports.
• Managing change control processes and contractual notifications.
• Liaising with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Supporting successful project delivery while maximising profitability.

Skills

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Cost control

Valuations

Budgeting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD/Measurement

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS accreditation (desirable)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location:London / West London Corridor

Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum (Subject to Experience)

Type: Full-Time Permanent

Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote Working Available

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor. These positions will be responsible for overseeing projects across the London / West London Corridor out of London, providing commercial support from project inception through to final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Preparation, submission, and negotiation of interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs and ensuring budgets are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Measuring works and preparing accurate cost forecasts.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Producing monthly cost value reconciliation reports.
• Managing change control processes and contractual notifications.
• Liaising closely with operational teams, project managers, site teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Supporting successful project delivery while maximising commercial performance and profitability.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering, infrastructure, or groundworks sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline is desirable.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record within civil engineering and groundworks environments and be comfortable managing projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will be commercially focused, highly organised, and capable of operating autonomously whilst maintaining strong relationships across all levels of a project team.

Package

Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependent upon experience.

Location: London /West LOndon Corridor

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Remote working with site and office visits as required