Quantity Surveyor (AWDO-P14195) in London)

AWD online; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage pre- and post-contract cost management across various projects in the UK. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, providing robust commercial advice and ensuring efficient project delivery. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Quantity Surveying, possesses strong communication and IT skills, and is willing to travel. This role offers excellent career development, competitive salary, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Ongoing professional training

Support for professional qualifications

Wellbeing and community benefits

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent discipline.
• Previous experience in construction contract administration.
• Willingness to travel nationally for work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates and procurement advice.
• Manage valuations, variations, final accounts and reporting.
• Administer construction contracts and manage change control.
• Act as a key point of contact, providing clear commercial advice.

Skills

Strong knowledge of quantity surveying

Excellent written communication

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office

Enthusiastic and proactive work ethic

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing organisation, working across diverse construction projects in London and the wider UK, delivering pre- and post-contract cost management and commercial advice.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Cost Consultant, Commercial Surveyor, Project Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, QS.

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: London – with travel across the UK

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor at an exciting stage of growth for the organisation. This role offers exposure to a varied workload across multiple sectors, supporting an expanding client base.

As a Quantity Surveyor you will be involved in both pre- and post-contract delivery, providing robust commercial advice and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and successfully. You will work closely with clients, consultants and internal teams.

The Quantity Surveyor role offers excellent career development, with progression and reward driven by performance and successful project delivery. Ongoing professional development and training support are central to this opportunity.

Duties

• Pre-Contract Cost Management: Preparing cost plans, estimates and procurement advice.
• Post-Contract Administration: Managing valuations, variations, final accounts and reporting.
• Contract Administration: Administering construction contracts and managing change control.
• Client Liaison: Acting as a key point of contact and providing clear commercial advice.
• Risk Management: Identifying, managing and advising on project risks and opportunities.
• Project Delivery: Supporting successful delivery across multiple projects and sectors.
• Team Collaboration: Working with internal, design and construction teams.
• Mentoring Support: Assisting with the development of junior team members.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent discipline.
• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying across pre- and post-construction phases.
• Previous experience of construction contract administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment, enthusiasm and a proactive work ethic.
• Previous work experience in the UK with willingness to travel nationally.

Desirable

• Experience delivering projects under different procurement routes.
• Client-facing experience providing commercial and strategic advice.
• Ability to manage day-to-day delivery and successfully manage change.
• Experience contributing to value management and value engineering.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remuneration package.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
• Ongoing professional training and development support.
• Support towards relevant academic or professional qualifications.
• Benefits focused on wellbeing and community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14195