Quantity Surveyor

One Way; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

One Way in London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in South East London. The role covers refurbishment and planned maintenance projects with a stable pipeline and opportunities for long-term progression.

You will handle pre-construction through to final accounts, manage subcontracts, and contribute to cost planning, procurement, and commercial strategy across multiple live projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience on refurbishment and/or planned maintenance projects.
• Good understanding of JCT forms of contract.
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (desirable).
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive and organised approach.
• Degree qualified or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Tender analysis and subcontract negotiations.
• Valuations and payment applications.
• Cost reporting and CVRs.
• Managing variations and change control.
• Final account negotiation and agreement.
• Collaborate with operational teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Support the wider commercial strategy across multiple projects.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial awareness

Cost management

Tender analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

An established and highly respected main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team based in South East London.

With over 85 years of trading history, this business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across London and the South East. Working across both public and private sectors, they are recognised for their collaborative approach, long-standing client relationships and ability to successfully deliver projects within live and occupied environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to join a stable business with a secure pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

About Our Client

The business delivers a wide range of refurbishment, planned maintenance and construction projects across sectors including:

Typical project values range from £500,000 to £1 million, delivering refurbishment and maintenance schemes for a variety of repeat clients.

The company is well regarded for its:

• High-quality project delivery
• Collaborative working culture
• Technical refurbishment expertise
• Secure pipeline of work

Quantity Surveyor - The Role

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Team, you will take commercial responsibility for one or more refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from pre-construction through to final account.

Duties will include:

• Preparing cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Tender analysis and subcontract negotiations.
• Valuations and payment applications.
• Cost reporting and CVRs.
• Managing variations and change control.
• Final account negotiation and agreement.
• Working closely with operational teams to maximise commercial performance.
• Supporting the wider commercial strategy across multiple projects.

Quantity Surveyor - About You

We are keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have experience working for a:

• Planned Maintenance Contractor
• Heritage or Specialist Refurbishment Contractor

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience working on refurbishment and/or planned maintenance projects.
• A good understanding of JCT forms of contract.
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (desirable).
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and organised approach.
• Degree qualified or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor with an outstanding reputation and a strong pipeline of secured work.

You'll be working on a diverse range of refurbishment and planned maintenance projects while joining a supportive commercial team that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent long-term career prospects.