Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role involves preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, and leading procurement for a variety of projects, including refurbishments and new builds. The ideal candidate will have expertise in commercial management and a proactive approach. Offering a competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for a candidate looking to advance their career in construction.

Benefits

Pension: 5% employer contribution

22 days holidays + public holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within contracting or refurbishment environments.
• Strong understanding of construction processes.
• Experience with refurbishment, conversion, or heritage projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and bills of quantities for projects.
• Manage budgets and financial reporting throughout project lifecycles.
• Lead procurement of subcontractors and negotiate tenders.
• Manage valuations and payments in line with contracts.
• Contribute to risk management and cost-control strategies.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Refurbishment project management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a long-established and highly trusted building contractor operating across London and the South East. They deliver a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, education, public buildings, social housing, healthcare and heritage properties. Their expertise covers refurbishments, fit-outs, conversions, structural repairs, new-build schemes and ongoing planned maintenance programmes.

They are known for their commitment to quality workmanship, reliability, and collaborative working. Their project experience ranges from modern commercial refurbishments to sensitive restoration of listed and historic buildings, requiring a strong focus on detail, technical understanding and high standards of delivery. With a healthy order book and a reputation for professionalism, they offer a stable and rewarding environment for a skilled Quantity Surveyor to thrive.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and highly respected main contractor delivering a diverse range of projects including refurbishments, fit-outs, conversions, heritage works, structural repairs, new builds and planned maintenance programmes. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, commercially-minded QS who enjoys variety, responsibility and the chance to work on technically interesting and high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans and bills of quantities for refurbishment, fit-out, conversion and new-build projects.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting throughout project lifecycles.
• Lead procurement of subcontractors and specialist trades, including tender analysis and negotiation.
• Manage valuations, variations and payments in line with contract requirements.
• Contribute to risk management, value engineering and cost-control strategies.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support the commercial team across cyclical maintenance works and heritage building refurbishments where required.

About You

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting or specialist refurbishment/fit-out environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, contract administration and construction processes.
• Experience with refurbishment, conversion or heritage projects is highly desirable.
• Confident managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• A positive, proactive and solution-focused approach.

Salary & Benefits

• £65,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience).
• Pension: 5% employer contribution.
• Holidays: 22 days + public holidays.
• Increases by 1 day per year after 3 years' service, up to a maximum of 25 days.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.