Quantity Surveyor

ACT Developments London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days Holidays

Birthday Leave

Length of Service Leave

Vitality Healthcare

Wellhub Membership

Strong Culture

NEST Pension Scheme

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Perkbox

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in London to oversee financial and contractual aspects of projects. The role includes cost planning, procurement, and risk management, ensuring commercial success and client satisfaction. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience with strong commercial acumen and proficiency in JCT Contracts. The position offers various employee perks and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor (residential high-end/luxury preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of JCT Contracts, cost management, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality communication and reporting across projects.
• Administer the head contract, including valuations, claims, and variation orders.
• Ensure contractual compliance and timely communication of commercial matters.
• Forecast project costs and revenues.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Mentoring skills

Tools

Procore

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

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The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for overseeing the financial and contractual aspects of ACT projects. This includes cost planning, procurement, financial reporting, risk management, and contract administration. Your role is critical in ensuring commercial success, client satisfaction, and alignment with ACT’s values and goals.

Responsibilities

General & Commercial Management

• Deliver high-quality communication and reporting across projects.
• Actively participate in site meetings, providing commercial insight and solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Site Teams for cost-effective project delivery.
• Ensure contractual compliance and timely communication of commercial matters.

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Forecast project costs and revenues.
• Produce monthly CVRs and lead commercial reviews with key stakeholders.
• Maintain project and client cash flows.

Head Contract Management

• Administer the head contract, including valuations, claims, and variation orders.
• Ensure on-time and complete submission of valuations and cost updates.
• Communicate changes and claims with clarity and transparency.

Subcontractor Management

• Procure subcontractor packages aligned with procurement schedules.
• Conduct valuations, manage variations, and close final accounts.
• Maintain relationships through proactive risk assessment, credit checks, and insurance tracking.
• Manage tendering processes and subcontractor pre-qualifications.
• Ensure procurement aligns with project needs and timelines.

Documentation & Controls

• Review and analyse contract documents, drawings, and RFIs.
• Track and document project changes accurately using Procore and relevant tools.
• Keep subcontractor data, including insurances, up to date.

Training & Development

• Commit to continual professional development in commercial management and construction.
• Enhance knowledge in JCT contracts, negotiation, reporting, and digital tools (Excel, Bluebeam, Procore).

Operations & Maintenance

• Ensure O&M deliverables are defined, tracked, and completed before final accounts closure.

Job Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor (residential high-end/luxury preferred)
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership experience
• In-depth knowledge of JCT Contracts, cost management, and construction practices
• Competency with Procore, Excel, Bluebeam
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and mentoring skills
• 23 Days Holidays (three to be taken during the Christmas shutdown period).
• Birthday Leave - One day additional leave to be taken to celebrate your birthday.
• Length of Service Leave - You will receive one day holiday on top of your entitlement for every year that you have worked, up to five additional days.
• Vitality Healthcare - Private healthcare including physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, chiropody/podiatry, acupuncture, and homoeopathy.
• Wellhub Membership - Free access to gyms, wellness centres and health apps.
• Strong Culture - Regular events, team building activities and celebrations.
• NEST Pension Scheme - ACT contribution of 3% (full salary)
• Professional Development - Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotions.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support including 24/7 advice, counselling services, and resources for mental health and wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work - Tax-efficient way to save on a new bike and accessories, with monthly payments taken directly from your salary.
• Perkbox - offers employee discounts, wellbeing support, and recognition perks.