Quantity Surveyor

Core Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Job summary

Core Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial delivery of two major Central London projects. The role focuses on cost control, forecasting, and contractual compliance for cutting-edge building technology integrations.

You'll manage CVRs, payments, variations, and notices while coordinating with operations and external parties to ensure financial success from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MEP/ELVS or specialist building services packages.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contract forms.
• Excellent commercial, analytical and forecasting skills.
• Track record delivering projects from a financial and contractual perspective.

Responsibilities

• Manage CVRs, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment.
• Oversee variations, change control and final accounts.
• Issue and manage contractual notices including Early Warnings and Extension of Time claims.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets and milestones.
• Work with operations to price and agree project variations.
• Produce monthly commercial reports and forecasts.
• Lead commercial review meetings with stakeholders.
• Provide commercial advice and risk management to delivery teams.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

MEP/ELVS packages

NEC/JCT contracts

Forecasting & cost control

Commercial reporting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Central London | £65,000 - £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Healthcare

An established intelligent buildings and technology contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial delivery of two major projects within Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing division delivering cutting-edge building technology solutions, including BMS, EMS, Security Systems, Converged Networks, Smart Building Technology and Master Systems Integration (MSI).

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of all commercial aspects across two flagship projects, ensuring robust cost control, contractual compliance, accurate forecasting and successful financial delivery from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing CVRs, cost reporting and financial forecasting.
• Preparing and submitting applications for payment.
• Overseeing variations, change control and final accounts.
• Issuing and managing contractual notices, including Early Warnings, Delay Notices and Extension of Time claims.
• Monitoring project expenditure against budgets and programme milestones.
• Working closely with operational teams to price and agree project variations.
• Producing monthly commercial reports and forecasts.
• Leading commercial review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting project delivery teams with commercial advice and risk management.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• Proven experience managing MEP, ELVS or specialist building services packages.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contract forms.
• Excellent commercial, analytical and forecasting skills.
• A track record of successfully delivering projects from a financial and contractual perspective.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and competing deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to intelligent buildings, BMS, security, smart technology or data-driven building environments.
• Experience working on complex commercial developments within London.
• Understanding of energy management or sustainable building technologies.
• Professional accreditation through RICS, CIOB or a similar body.

Package

• £65,000 - £75,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• £5,000 car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Permanent position (long-term fixed-term contract options may also be considered)
• Central London based projects
• Immediate start available, subject to notice period