Quantity Surveyor

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Prime Residential Projects in London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on prestigious high-end residential developments. You will own commercial management from pre-construction through final account, ensuring robust cost control across multiple projects.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will handle cost planning, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, building strong relationships with clients and consultants to keep projects within

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience working for a main contractor.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in high-end or prime residential construction advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost planning and financial reporting on multiple projects.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and valuations.
• Produce monthly cost reports and valuations.
• Administer JCT contracts and manage changes, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain client and project team relationships to ensure budget adherence.

Skills

Cost planning

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Subcontractor procurement

Valuations

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

Prime Residential Projects | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading specialist contractor delivering luxury residential construction projects is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on prestigious high-end residential developments, taking ownership of the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring robust commercial control across multiple projects, including:

• Cost planning, forecasting and financial reporting
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and valuations
• Producing monthly valuations and cost reports
• Administration of JCT contracts
• Managing change events, risks and opportunities
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and project teams
• Ensuring projects remain commercially successful and within budget

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Experience working for a main contractor
• Strong understanding of JCT contract forms
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and communication skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Experience within high-end or prime residential construction would be highly advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Company pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave
• Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development

This position would suit a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to further their career with a well-established contractor specialising in prestigious residential projects.

Location: London & South East Projects

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time