Quantity Surveyor

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Annual leave

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading residential developer in London. You will manage commercial aspects from procurement to final account and support cost control across high-value residential projects.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, with a benefits package including private healthcare, pension, generous leave and clear career progression within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial management.
• Experience on high-value residential or mixed-use developments.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with internal teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• RICS membership is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of residential projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, valuations and forecasts.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering and negotiations.
• Administer subcontract accounts, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor costs and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Provide financial reports and updates to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with site, design and project management teams to support delivery.
• Ensure contractual compliance and manage commercial risk.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

JCT contracts

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Client relationships

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership (advantageous)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: London Salary: Up to £70,000 + Competitive Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading residential developer delivering high-quality, large-scale developments across London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on prestigious projects from procurement through to final account, within a collaborative and well-established commercial team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of multiple residential developments, supporting project delivery while maintaining cost control and maximising value.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of residential construction projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, valuations, and forecasts.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tender preparation, analysis, and negotiations.
• Administer subcontract accounts, payments, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Produce accurate financial reports and commercial updates for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with site, design, and project management teams to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effectively manage commercial risk.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential construction sector.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial management processes.
• Experience working on high-value residential or mixed‑use developments.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Membership of RICS (or working towards) is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.
• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension contribution.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and clear career progression.
• Opportunity to work on some of London's most exciting residential developments.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with long-term project pipeline.