Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a Design & Build contractor in London. In this role, you will manage commercial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring cost efficiency and delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in main contracting, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts. Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Opportunity on high-profile projects

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting or D&B environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and cost reports.
• Procure, negotiate, and manage subcontractor packages.
• Monitor budgets and forecast project costs.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms (JCT/NEC).
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and teams.

Skills

Experience in Quantity Surveying

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of JCT/NEC contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Design & Build Contractor
London & South East Permanent

We are working with a respected Design & Build contractor who deliver a diverse portfolio of commercial, education, and healthcare projects across London and the South East. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of D&B projects from tender through to final account. You'll work closely with project managers, design teams, and clients to ensure cost efficiency, strong financial control, and successful delivery of schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and cost reports.
• Procure, negotiate, and manage subcontractor packages.
• Monitor budgets and forecast project costs.
• Support tender submissions and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms (JCT/NEC).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting or D&B environment.
• Background in commercial, education, or healthcare projects (preferred).
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and package (depending on experience).
• Opportunity to work on high-profile D&B projects across multiple sectors.
• A secure pipeline of work with a well-established contractor.
• Long-term career progression within a collaborative commercial team