Quantity Surveyor

AWD online; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for London and the wider UK. This role involves delivering pre- and post-contract cost management and providing commercial advice on diverse construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong communication skills, and a proactive work ethic. Benefits include competitive salary, career development opportunities, and ongoing training support. Travel across the UK is required.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and remuneration package

Career development and progression opportunities

Ongoing professional training and development support

Support towards relevant qualifications

Wellbeing and community-focused benefits

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying across pre- and post-construction phases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, and procurement advice.
• Manage valuations, variations, final accounts, and reporting.
• Administer construction contracts and manage change control.
• Act as a key contact providing clear commercial advice.
• Identify, manage, and advise on project risks and opportunities.
• Support successful delivery across multiple projects and sectors.
• Collaborate with internal, design, and construction teams.
• Assist with the development of junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Proactive work ethic

Knowledge of quantity surveying

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing organisation, working across diverse construction projects in London and the wider UK, delivering pre- and post-contract cost management and commercial advice.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Cost Consultant, Commercial Surveyor, Project Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, QS

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: London – with travel across the UK

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor at an exciting stage of growth for the organisation. This role offers exposure to a varied workload across multiple sectors, supporting an expanding client base.

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be involved in both pre- and post-contract delivery, providing robust commercial advice and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and successfully. You will work closely with clients, consultants and internal teams.

The Quantity Surveyor role offers excellent career development, with progression and reward driven by performance and successful project delivery. Ongoing professional development and training support are central to this opportunity.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Quantity Surveyor include:

• Pre-Contract Cost Management: Preparing cost plans, estimates and procurement advice

• Post-Contract Administration: Managing valuations, variations, final accounts and reporting

• Contract Administration: Administering construction contracts and managing change control

• Client Liaison: Acting as a key point of contact and providing clear commercial advice

• Risk Management: Identifying, managing and advising on project risks and opportunities

• Project Delivery: Supporting successful delivery across multiple projects and sectors

• Team Collaboration: Working with internal, design and construction teams

• Mentoring Support: Assisting with the development of junior team members

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent discipline

• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying across pre- and post-construction phases

• Previous experience of construction contract administration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

• Commitment, enthusiasm and a proactive work ethic

• Previous work experience in the UK with willingness to travel nationally

DESIRABLE

• Experience delivering projects under different procurement routes

• Client-facing experience providing commercial and strategic advice

• Ability to manage day-to-day delivery and successfully manage change

• Experience contributing to value management and value engineering

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive salary and remuneration package

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• Ongoing professional training and development support

• Support towards relevant academic or professional qualifications

• Benefits focused on wellbeing and community

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14195

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