Quantity Surveyor Construction

Cavendish Professionals; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the financial and contractual success of high-end joinery and interior fit-out projects. The role includes full commercial management, contract negotiation, and monitoring project costs. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in joinery or bespoke interiors. Excellent benefits like hybrid working and bonuses are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular company socials

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Proven experience in high-end joinery or interior fit-out.
• Understanding of contract law and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, procurement, and risk for projects.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with clients and suppliers.
• Monitor costs, valuations, and final accounts.

Skills

Proven experience within joinery

Strong background in forecasting

Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

German language skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

RICS qualification

Job description

The Role - Quantity Surveyor

My client works within the high-end joinery and interior fit-out market, with a particular focus on bespoke kitchens and luxury residential interiors.

This is a senior commercial role responsible for ensuring the financial and contractual success of high-end joinery and interior fit-out projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full commercial management of projects, overseeing budgets, procurement, contracts and risk
• Acting as the strategic link between the commercial/finance function and project delivery teams
• Negotiating, drafting and managing contracts with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Monitoring costs during the construction phase, managing valuations, variations and final accounts
• Supporting pre-construction activities including pricing, tenders and bid submissions
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and contributing to business growth strategies
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards and contractual obligations

Skills, Experience & Expertise

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar, RICS or equivalent preferred
• Proven experience within joinery, interior fit-out, bespoke interiors or specialist subcontracting
• Strong background in forecasting, cost control, reporting and commercial decision-making
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts with a solid understanding of contract law
• Confident managing procurement, risk and stakeholder relationships across both B2B and private clients
• Strong analytical, negotiation and strategic thinking skills
• Experience leading or improving commercial processes within a business
• German language skills beneficial but not essential

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare, life insurance and critical illness cover
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plans
• Regular company socials including Friday drinks, breakfasts, and summer and Christmas events