Quantity Surveyor

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Epsom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roofing and facades contractor seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage projects in Epsom. You will handle estimating, procurement, and commercial management, ensuring project profitability and client relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven background in the relevant industry, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and bonuses within a supportive environment focused on career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance/company vehicle

Pension

Performance-related bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Quantity Surveying or Estimating within relevant sectors.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and understand complex specifications.
• Ideally based within a commutable distance of Epsom.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Managing variations, progress claims, and valuations.
• Providing accurate cost-value reconciliations and forecasts.
• Acting as the primary contact for clients regarding commercial matters.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost-value reconciliation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Danny Sullivan Group are currently in the market for a Quantity Surveyor for a role in Epsom with a roofing and facades contractor.

Are you a commercially minded professional with a sharp eye for detail? We are a leading specialist contractor in the Roofing and Facades sector, known for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across London and the South East.

Due to a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we are looking for a dual-role QS/Estimator to join our Epsom-based team. This is a "cradle-to-grave" role where you will take ownership of projects from the initial tender stage through to final accounts.

Responsibilities

Your time will be split between winning work and managing the commercial health of live projects:

• Estimating: Producing detailed take-offs and bills of quantities; submitting competitive and accurate tenders for roofing and cladding packages.
• Procurement: Negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure project profitability.
• Commercial Management: Managing variations, progress claims, and monthly valuations.
• Reporting: Providing accurate cost-value reconciliations (CVRs) and cash flow forecasts.
• Relationships: Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and site managers regarding commercial matters.

Experience/qualifications

We are looking for someone who understands the intricacies of the building envelope.

• Experience: Proven track record in Quantity Surveying or Estimating within the roofing, facades, or secondary steelwork sectors.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read architectural drawings and understand complex specifications. Proficiency in Bluebeam or similar estimating software is a plus.
• Local Knowledge: Ideally based within a commutable distance of Epsom.
• Drive: A proactive "problem-solver" mindset with excellent negotiation skills.

Why Join this company?

• Stable Pipeline: Work on prestigious commercial and residential projects.
• Autonomy: Manage your own portfolio of projects within a supportive, non-corporate environment.
• Growth: We value long‑term career progression and offer paths into Senior Management.
• Package: Competitive salary, car allowance/company vehicle, pension, and performance-related bonuses.