Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a well-established contractor to deliver high-end fit-out and refurbishment projects in Central London.

You will lead commercial delivery from procurement to final account within the London office, managing budgets, subcontractor procurement, and client reporting while ensuring programme and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor on construction/refurbishment projects.
• Experience on office, retail, commercial, or live environment projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders on a live site.
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Manage subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Administer contracts (JCT) and manage variations.
• Monitor and report on project costs and commercial performance.
• Support monthly valuations and client reporting.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Assist in risk and value management processes.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

JCT contracts

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Fit Out and Refurbs - Central London

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive + package

Sector: High end retail/commercial office refurbishment

Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and reputable main contractor that specialises in delivering complex refurbishment and fit-out schemes across the UK.

Due to ongoing project demands, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of high end fit out and refurbishment projects within London.

The Role

You will play a key role within the commercial team, supporting the successful financial delivery of the project from procurement through to final account.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts
• Managing subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations
• Contract administration (JCT) and variation management
• Monitoring and reporting project costs and commercial performance
• Supporting monthly valuations and client reporting
• Managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts
• Assisting in risk and value management processes

Requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or refurbishment projects, leading project delivery and managing teams
• Previous experience working on office, retail, commercial, or live environment projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a live site environment
• Commercial awareness and strong analytical skills
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar

Why Apply?

• Join a well-respected contractor with a strong order book
• Gain exposure to challenging refurbishment and extension works
• Supportive commercial team with clear progression routes
• Competitive salary and benefits package