Quantity Surveyor

Crucial People Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crucial People Ltd in Central London is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic commercial team working on high-profile buildings and sophisticated M&E projects.

You will manage tendering, cost planning, post-contract accounting and cash flow monitoring across the full project lifecycle, collaborate with engineers and site delivery, read technical drawings and produce accurate take-offs while ensuring NEC contract compliance. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• QS degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience with cost capture and measurement.
• Ability to read technical drawings and produce accurate take-offs.
• Good organisational and deadline-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Engage in end-to-end project lifecycle from tendering to post-contract accounting.
• Handle cost planning, cost control and cash flow monitoring.
• Collaborate with engineers, project management and site delivery teams.
• Ensure NEC contract terms are applied and issues identified early.

Skills

NEC contracts

Take-offs

Cost measurement

Read drawings

Meet deadlines

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Central London Projects

We are supporting a leading Building and Energy Management Systems (BEMS) integrator seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

With projects spanning design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, this is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile, technically advanced buildings in and around Central London.

About the role as a Quantity Surveyor

• Work with a company at the forefront of smart building and energy-efficient infrastructure.
• Exposure to large-scale M&E projects with advanced control systems.
• Opportunity to develop your commercial expertise in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Engage in end-to-end project lifecycle, from tendering and cost planning to post-contract account management and cash flow monitoring.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, innovative team across engineering, project management, and site delivery.

What we re looking for in a Quantity Surveyor

• Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience with cost capture, measurement, and identifying issues early
• Proficiency reading technical drawings and producing accurate take-offs / QSOR
• Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to meet deadlines

You must have a Right To Work in the UK - No sponsorship is available