Quantity Surveyor

Future Build Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a contractor specializing in structural alterations and refurbishment projects in London. The role involves overseeing commercial delivery, cost control, and procurement for multiple work packages. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar environment, with a strong understanding of JCT contracts and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary and exposure to high-profile projects in challenging environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary + package

Long-term career progression

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a specialist or trade subcontractor environment.
• Strong background in structural alterations and complex refurbishment projects.
• Confident working with JCT subcontract forms and associated processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of structural alteration and builders’ work packages.
• Prepare valuations and final accounts for main contractors.
• Monitor costs and forecasts, providing financial reports to senior management.

Skills

Structural alterations

Commercial management

Cost control

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

JCT contracts

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree or HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Standard QS software tools

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Structural & Refurbishment Projects

Location: London (Office-based)

Salary: Competitive + Package

We are working with an established contractor specialising in cut & carve, structural alterations, and complex refurbishment schemes across London. Delivering challenging packages such as structural remodelling, temporary works, strengthening, concrete works, and builders’ work within occupied or sensitive buildings, they are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and oversee multiple work packages across the city.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial delivery of several structural and refurbishment-focused packages. Working closely with project and site teams, you will oversee cost control, procurement, valuations, and contractual administration, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in line with agreed scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of structural alteration and builders’ work packages
• Prepare valuations, interim applications, and final accounts for submission to main contractors
• Assess, price, and agree variations, compensation events, and dayworks
• Manage procurement processes for subcontractors and specialist suppliers, securing competitive value
• Contribute to tendering activities including take-offs, cost planning, and budget setting
• Monitor costs and forecasts, providing accurate financial reports to senior management
• Review subcontract agreements (predominantly JCT) and advise on commercial risks or obligations
• Attend site and progress meetings, identifying commercial implications and opportunities
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure packages are delivered safely, efficiently, and within authorised budgets

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a specialist or trade subcontractor environment
• Background in structural alterations, cut & carve, temporary works, underpinning, or complex refurbishment projects
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies within live or constrained environments
• Confident working with JCT subcontract forms and associated commercial processes
• Skilled in measurement, pricing, and managing change on technically challenging schemes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities
• Degree or HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (RICS status advantageous)
• Proficient in Excel and standard QS software tools

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + package
• Opportunity to work on technically complex refurbishment schemes across London
• Long-term career progression within a supportive commercial team
• Exposure to high-profile projects in sensitive and challenging environments

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