Quantity Surveyor

Valoris Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Diverse projects

Stability & growth

Competitive package

Job summary

Valoris Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Building Services & Facilities Management team in Barking. You will oversee commercial and financial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring cost control, compliance, and profitable delivery.

The role offers a clear route to leadership as the business grows, with opportunities across high-end residential, commercial, healthcare and industrial sectors. Office-based in Barking with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Five years of quantity surveying experience or more.
• Able to drive profitability and manage budgets across multiple projects.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, CDM regulations, and M&E systems.

Responsibilities

• Cost & contract management across projects.
• Tendering, procurement, and negotiating terms.
• Valuations, variations, and full contract lifecycle management.
• Client and stakeholder engagement with engineers, subcontractors and management.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Technical knowledge (CDM/M&E)

IT skills

Organised / proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management software

Job description

Location: Barking, London
Salary: £55,000 per annum + Bonus
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

Valoris Group is partnering with a well-established Building Services & Facilities Management provider, delivering tailored solutions across maintenance, M&E services, compliance, and infrastructure projects. Their client base spans high-end residential, commercial, healthcare, industrial, and education sectors, ensuring a varied and engaging portfolio of work.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team. This is a pivotal role, offering a clear route to progression into senior leadership or director-level opportunities as the business scales.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and financial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and successful contract delivery.

• Cost & Contract Management Develop and maintain cost plans, manage project budgets, and provide financial forecasting.
• Tendering & Procurement Prepare bills of quantities, assess contractor submissions, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Project Financial Oversight Handle valuations, variations, and the full contract lifecycle to ensure projects remain profitable.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with key stakeholders, including clients, engineers, subcontractors, and management teams.
• Risk & Compliance Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, construction contracts, and health & safety guidelines.
• M&E & Facilities Integration Support the strategic development of the M&E and Hard FM services division, ensuring robust financial planning.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced QS A minimum of five years experience in quantity surveying, ideally in building services, facilities management, or M&E projects.
• Commercially Minded Ability to drive profitability, manage budgets, and oversee financial aspects of multiple projects.
• Technical Acumen Knowledge of construction contracts, CDM regulations, and M&E systems.
• Proactive & Organised Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence in managing contractors, engineers, and clients.
• Career Ambition Looking for long-term progression within a business that rewards performance and leadership potential.
• IT Skills Comfortable with software such as Microsoft Office and cost management systems.

Whats on Offer?

• Career Progression Clear pathway to leadership or director-level roles.
• Diverse Projects Work across high-end residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• Stability & Growth A business experiencing rapid expansion, providing job security and career development.
• Competitive Package £55,000 salary plus performance bonuses.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am 5:00 pm
Location: Office-based in Barking, with site visits as needed