Quantity Surveyor

Radius Consultancy Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Bonus

Non-contributory pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

Radius Consultancy Ltd. is hiring a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to support BAU and major capex across complex, technical assets from budgeting through procurement and final accounts. On-site four days per week with a hands-on, client-side focus.

You will manage budgets, cost plans, and vendor negotiations, ensuring value for money while maintaining safety and quality. Suitable for professionals with 4+ years of cost management experience and RICS membership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cost management / quantity surveying experience.
• Experience with building and MEP works in complex environments.
• Professional membership in a relevant body (RICS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain master cost plans and cash-flow forecasts.
• Lead value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage procurement, tendering, change control and final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Building & MEP works

Complex environments

Stakeholder communication

Education

QS / Commercial Management degree

RICS membership

Tools

Coupa

ASite

Job description

London | Complex Buildings & Infrastructure

Package

£65,000 – £85,000 + travel allowance, bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare, life insurance, and more.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their commercial team, supporting a mix of Business-as-Usual (BAU) works and major capital expenditure projects across a portfolio of complex, technical assets.

While the portfolio includes data centres, prior data centre experience is not required. We welcome applicants from comparable infrastructure or technically complex building environments, such as healthcare, pharma, airports, rail, utilities, or large-scale commercial developments.

This is a client-side, hands-on role, managing building and MEP costs from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts.

On-site presence of 4 days per week, reflecting the hands-on, client-side and collaborative nature of the role.

You’ll take ownership of building and MEP cost management from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts — ensuring value for money while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and delivery.

Strategic & Planning

• Prepare and maintain master plans for BAU and major capex works (biannual cycle)
• Develop early-stage cost advice to support commercial decision-making

Cost & Project Management

• Produce detailed project budgets and cost plans with cash-flow forecasting
• Actively review scope, design, and tender information to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities
• Lead value engineering and advise on value-for-money improvements
• Monitor costs against approved budgets and elevate risks or funding requirements
• Manage change control, including estimates, approvals, tracking, and reporting

Procurement & Contracts

• Support procurement and tendering activities, including pricing schedules and evaluations
• Participate in contractor and supplier selection
• Assess valuations, materials off-site, and payment recommendations
• Evaluate claims, loss & expense, payless notices, and extensions of time
• Negotiate section, practical completion, and final accounts

Risk, Safety & Compliance

• Provide cost input to project risk management and early warning processes
• Maintain awareness of Health & Safety risks and report issues in line with company policy
• Support insurance claims and capital allowances activities

Reporting & Administration

• Attend project and team meetings and provide clear commercial reporting
• Raise and manage purchase requests and purchase orders (Coupa)
• Maintain accurate project records using the document management system (ASite)

Who We’re Looking For

• 4+ years’ experience in cost management / quantity surveying
• Strong exposure to building and MEP works
• Experience working in complex or regulated environments
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder communication
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects
• Degree in QS / Commercial Management (or equivalent)
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS)
• Experience in sectors such as healthcare, pharma, transport, utilities, or critical facilities
• Experience with Coupa and/or ASite

Why Join?

• Client-side role with real influence over cost and strategy
• Exposure to technically challenging, high-value projects
• Supportive commercial team with strong governance and standards