Quantity Surveyor

Careys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual leave

My Perks lifestyle benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support from experienced teams

Variety of civil projects

Job summary

Careys is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial (Quantity Surveying) team in London. You will work with experienced professionals to support project delivery and take responsibility for key commercial activities.

The role offers progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of civil engineering and construction projects, with a focus on cost control, reporting and governance. A degree in Quantity Surveying is required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience administering construction contracts, ideally including NEC forms of contract.
• Good understanding of subcontractor management, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Experience preparing valuations, cost reports and cost value reconciliations.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the commercial performance of projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts and monthly reports.
• Produce CVRs, valuations and financial performance information.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, administration, valuations and payments.
• Prepare subcontract orders and assess payment applications.
• Monitor variations, compensation events and contract changes.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and support cost control.
• Maintain accurate contractual records and change registers.
• Collaborate with site teams, project managers, clients and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Support the development of Assistant Quantity Surveyors and graduates.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Candy

Autodesk

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

Build your future with Careys

Looking for your next opportunity in commercial management?

At Careys, we deliver challenging civil engineering and construction projects, from complex basements and substructures to major infrastructure, enabling works and external works.

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, working alongside experienced construction professionals to support the successful delivery of projects.

You'll have the opportunity to take responsibility for key commercial activities, develop your technical expertise and contribute directly to project performance.

Whether you're an established Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge or ready to build on your experience in a more varied project environment, we'd like to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, you'll help manage the commercial performance of projects throughout their lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and monitoring project budgets, cost forecasts and monthly commercial reports.
• Producing cost value reconciliations (CVRs), valuations and financial performance information.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, administration, valuations and payments.
• Preparing subcontract orders and assessing payment applications.
• Monitoring variations, compensation events and contractual change.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and supporting effective cost control.
• Maintaining accurate contractual records, change registers and commercial documentation.
• Working closely with site teams, project managers, clients and subcontractors to resolve commercial matters.
• Supporting the preparation of contract correspondence and the management of contractual obligations.
• Contributing to the development of Assistant Quantity Surveyors and graduates.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience administering construction contracts, ideally including NEC forms of contract.
• A good understanding of subcontractor management, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Experience preparing valuations, cost reports and cost value reconciliations.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to work with site teams, clients and commercial colleagues.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks, managing deadlines and delivering accurate commercial information.

Experience with commercial systems such as Candy or Autodesk would be beneficial.

Benefits

• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to My Perks, including lifestyle and retail benefits.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Support from experienced commercial and operational teams.
• Exposure to a variety of civil engineering and construction projects.
• Opportunities to develop your commercial skills and progress your career.