Quantity Surveyor

One Way Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

One Way Resourcing is supporting a main contractor in South East London to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor. You will take commercial responsibility for refurbishment and planned maintenance schemes, working from pre-construction through final accounts.

The role requires 3+ years' QS experience, a good grasp of JCT contracts, and a proactive approach to cost management. NHF knowledge is desirable, with a strong track record of successful cost control.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience on refurbishment and/or planned maintenance projects.
• Good understanding of JCT forms of contract.
• NHF Schedule of Rates knowledge desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for refurbishment/planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through final account.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Tender analysis and subcontract negotiations.
• Valuations and payment applications.
• Cost reporting and CVRs.
• Manage variations and change control.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Procurement

Cost control

Valuations

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

An established and highly respected main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team based in South East London.

With over 85 years of trading history, this business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across London and the South East. Working across both public and private sectors, they are recognised for their collaborative approach, long-standing client relationships and ability to successfully deliver projects within live and occupied environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to join a stable business with a secure pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

The Company

The business delivers a wide range of refurbishment, planned maintenance and construction projects across sectors including:

• Planned Maintenance
• Social Housing
• Heritage & Listed Buildings
• Commercial Refurbishment
• Education
• Public Buildings
• Structural Repair & Specialist Remedial Works

Typical project values range from 500,000 to 1 million, delivering refurbishment and maintenance schemes for a variety of repeat clients.

Quantity Surveyor - The Role

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Team, you will take commercial responsibility for one or more refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Duties will include:

• Preparing cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Tender analysis and subcontract negotiations.
• Valuations and payment applications.
• Cost reporting and CVRs.
• Managing variations and change control.
• Subcontract account management.
• Final account negotiation and agreement.
• Working closely with operational teams to maximise commercial performance.

Quantity Surveyor Candidate Criteria

We are keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have experience working for a:

• Main Contractor
• Planned Maintenance Contractor
• Social Housing Contractor
• Heritage or Specialist Refurbishment Contractor

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience working on refurbishment and/or planned maintenance projects.
• A good understanding of JCT forms of contract.
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (desirable).
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Degree qualified or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor with an outstanding reputation and a strong pipeline of secured work.

You'll be working on a diverse range of refurbishment and planned maintenance projects while joining a supportive commercial team that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent long-term career prospects.