Quantity Surveyor

Vella Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vella Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, on-site role in London. The position focuses on cost planning and financial control across construction projects, particularly mixed-use developments.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, relevant qualifications, and consultancy experience, as well as the ability to collaborate with project teams to deliver projects on budget.

A competitive salary of up to £55,000 is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Construction knowledge/background required.
• Experience working towards Chartered Status preferred.
• Prepared to travel at least 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse Bills of Quantities.
• Produce cost reports and forecasts.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Consultancy experience

Education

MCIOB or MRICS

Relevant qualifications in quantity surveying or construction management

Job description

Overview

A construction consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, on-site role in London. The position involves cost planning, cost management, and financial control across construction projects, particularly mixed-use developments, during later delivery stages. Responsibilities include preparing and analysing Bills of Quantities, producing cost reports and forecasts, and collaborating with project teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget and to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse Bills of Quantities
• Produce cost reports and forecasts
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure projects are delivered on budget and to high standards
• Cost planning, cost management and financial control across construction projects, particularly mixed-use developments, during later delivery stages

Qualifications / Requirements

• Construction knowledge/background
• MCIOB or MRICS
• Has consultancy experience
• Prepared to travel at least 2 days a week or be on site depending on project requirement

Role Details

• Title: Quantity Surveyor
• Experience required: Achieved or working towards Chartered Status
• Salary: up to £45,000 - £55,000
• Location: London
• Type of Company: Consultancy
• Hybrid Working: Yes, 2 days on site

Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, experience supporting live projects, relevant qualifications in quantity surveying or construction management, and professional membership (or progress toward it) with a recognised industry body. The role offers a competitive salary, exposure to complex city-centre developments, client-facing responsibility, and opportunities to influence commercial strategy and lead major workstreams.