Quantity Surveyor

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a Central London role in the SE1 area, responsible for the commercial management of allocated construction projects and protecting project margins.

You will own procurement, valuations, variations and cost reporting, with CVRs and Cost to Complete expertise valued. A degree or HND in QS is preferred, with CIOB or RICS accreditation an advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction with strong commercial management and project delivery understanding.
• Comfort with subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Experience producing CVRs and Cost to Complete reports; ability to monitor cash flow and profitability.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, measurement and commercial risks; strong client and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of allocated construction projects.
• Manage procurement schedules, appoint subcontractors, negotiate packages and place orders for materials and plant.
• Manage valuations, variations and payments; ensure the financial position is accurately recorded and reported.
• Produce CVRs, Cost to Complete reports and financial forecasts for senior management.
• Identify commercial risks, resolve issues and protect project margins.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers; handle commercial discussions professionally.
• Support junior members of the commercial team and uphold commercial standards across the business.

Skills

Commercial management

Procurement

Valuations

Cost reporting

Cash flow

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB accreditation (advantage)

Job description

About you

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor who enjoys managing the commercial side of construction projects and wants a role with genuine responsibility, this could be a really good opportunity.

You will be joining an established construction business, working from their Central London office in the SE1 area.

You will be responsible for the commercial management of allocated projects, working closely with the operational teams to make sure costs, margins and contractual matters are properly controlled.

This is a position where you will have ownership of your projects rather than simply supporting somebody else with valuations and reporting.

You will need to be confident managing your own workload, dealing with subcontractors and clients and making commercially sensible decisions.

The salary is £65,000 to £70,000 per annum.

Your experience

You will need previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, with a strong understanding of commercial management and project delivery.

You should be comfortable managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts.

Experience producing CVRs and Cost to Complete reports will be important, along with the ability to monitor project cash flow and understand how costs are affecting profitability.

You will need a good understanding of construction contracts, measurement and the commercial risks that can arise during project delivery.

You should also be confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and operational teams, particularly when negotiating variations or dealing with commercial issues.

A degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial subject would be preferred, with CIOB or RICS accreditation considered an advantage.

What you will be doing with your experience

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of allocated construction projects, ensuring costs are controlled and projects remain financially on track.

You will manage procurement schedules, appoint subcontractors, negotiate packages and place orders for materials and plant.

You will also manage valuations, variations and payments, making sure the financial position of each project is accurately recorded and reported.

Producing CVRs, Cost to Complete reports and financial forecasts will be an important part of the role, giving senior management a clear understanding of project performance.

You will work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to identify commercial risks, resolve issues and protect project margins.

You will also be responsible for maintaining good relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring commercial discussions are handled professionally.

Where required, you will support junior members of the commercial team and contribute to maintaining good commercial standards across the business.

About the business

You will be joining an established construction business with a Central London office and an experienced commercial management team.

They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can bring strong commercial experience, take responsibility for allocated projects and work closely with the wider team.

You will have involvement across the full commercial lifecycle, from procurement and valuations through to cost reporting and project completion.

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a role in Central London where you can take ownership of your projects and have a genuine influence on commercial performance, this could be worth a conversation.

The salary is £65,000 to £70,000 per annum.