Quantity Surveyor

Tradeline Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradeline Recruitment seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join its London team and lead the commercial function across diverse projects. You will manage payments, variations, cost reports, and risk assessments while negotiating subcontract terms and ensuring cash flow.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and independent project management capability. London branch focus with growth opportunities and a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification whether Degree, HNC, or NVQ in Quantity Surveying (Preferred).
• Able to manage commercial functions on projects independently.
• A good understanding of electrical systems is preferred but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, confident in MS Office and in particular, Excel.
• Have excellent communication skills and a team working attitude.
• Have good time management skills.
• Be a methodical and proactive learner.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall commercial function across a variety of diverse projects.
• Produce monthly applications for payment (AFP).
• Prepare and submit project variations and general change management.
• Prepare and submit month-end reports after monitoring and analysing monthly cost reports.
• Attend meetings where necessary to progress or agree project accounts.
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Become familiar with standard forms of contract including but not limited to NEC3 & JCT.
• Negotiate subcontract terms & conditions with our clients & contractors.
• Prepare subcontracts, valuation of works executed by subcontractors, and certify interim and final payments.
• Maximise cash flow through control, measurement, valuation of work, invoicing and cash collection.

Skills

Commercial management

Subcontract negotiation

Financial reporting

Client liaison

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Tradeline are privileged to be working for a Nationwide Building Services Contractor.

Our client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team based out of its London branch and offering you the chance to take your career to the next level!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage the overall commercial function across a variety of diverse projects.
• Produce monthly applications for payment (AFP).
• Prepare and submit project variations and general change management.
• Prepare and submit month-end reports after monitoring and analysing monthly cost reports.
• Attend meetings where necessary to progress or agree project accounts.
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Become familiar with standard forms of contract including but not limited to NEC3 & JCT.
• Negotiate subcontract terms & conditions with our clients & contractors.
• Prepare subcontracts, valuation of works executed by subcontractors, and certify interim and final payments.
• Maximise cash flow through control, measurement, valuation of work, invoicing and cash collection.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant qualification whether Degree, HNC, or NVQ in Quantity Surveying (Preferred).
• Able to manage commercial functions on projects independently.
• A good understanding of electrical systems is preferred but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, confident in the use of MS Office and in particular, Excel.
• Have excellent communication skills and a team working attitude.
• Have good time management skills.
• Be a methodical and proactive learner