Quantity Surveyor

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to manage financial, commercial, and contractual aspects of projects. The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and a minimum of 3 years' experience with a main contractor. Key duties include leading subcontract procurement, managing project costs, and preparing valuations. Benefits include a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience with a main contractor, ideally including Design & Build projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT D&B preferred) and building regulations.
• Familiarity with BCIS and elemental cost benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract procurement from tender package preparation to contract execution.
• Manage and monitor project costs in line with budgets, prepare cashflows and cost reconciliations.
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Teamworking capability

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying (RICS-accredited preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Client

A Tier 1 main building contractor with over 70 years' experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK. We work across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors, all built with a commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence.

The Role

As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial, commercial, and contractual aspects of projects from post-tender handover through to final account close-out. You will work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, subcontractors, and the wider commercial team to ensure value for money, contractual compliance, and cost control.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract procurement, from tender package preparation and analysis through to contract execution
• Collaborate with project teams and design consultants to ensure tender information is complete, accurate, and value-engineered where possible
• Manage and monitor project costs in line with budgets, preparing and updating cashflows and cost value reconciliations
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts with clients and subcontractors
• Carry out site measurements from drawings or on-site visits
• Maintain accurate procurement trackers, change order registers, and cost reporting tools
• Attend and contribute to project meetings, providing all necessary commercial information
• Mentor and support assistant or graduate quantity surveyors as required

The Requirments

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, ideally a RICS-accredited degree or be working towards MRICS chartership
• Minimum 3 years' experience with a main contractor, ideally including Design & Build projects
• Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT D&B preferred), building regulations, and commercial risk management
• Familiarity with BCIS and elemental cost benchmarking
• Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation and time-management skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand construction methods
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Valid CSCS card preferred
• Willingness to travel to sites as required
• Strong attention to detail and teamworking capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Wat's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work on high-profile projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment