Quantity Surveyor Construction

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

A well-established main contractor in the Coulsdon area is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen the commercial team. The role focuses on commercial control, risk management and successful delivery, with site visits across London and the Home Counties.

They value collaboration, strong delivery standards and long-term development within a stable commercial team. Healthcare refurbishments and new build projects form the core pipeline, with opportunities to lead on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction discipline.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Experience delivering refurbishment or new build projects.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of refurbishment and new build projects valued £2m–£10m.
• Cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain.
• Preparation and agreement of valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Commercial reporting and cost and value reconciliation.
• Risk management and change control.
• Close liaison with site teams, consultants and clients.
• Supporting junior members of the commercial team where required.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Main contractor experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Coulsdon, Surrey
Up to £70,000 plus car allowance

Our client is a well-established and forward-thinking main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team.

The business delivers healthcare and commercial refurbishment and new build projects under JCT and NEC contracts, typically valued between £2m and £10m. The role is office-based in Coulsdon with regular site visits across London and the Home Counties.

They are known for their collaborative culture, supportive management style and high standards of delivery. This is a stable, well-structured environment suited to a Quantity Surveyor who wants long term development within a strong commercial team.

Role Summary

The Quantity Surveyor will take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with project teams, clients and the supply chain, the role focuses on commercial control, risk management and supporting successful delivery, particularly within live healthcare environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor from a main contracting background to join a growing business with clear ambitions and a healthy pipeline of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of refurbishment and new build projects valued £2m£10m
• Cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain
• Preparation and agreement of valuations, variations and final accounts
• Commercial reporting and cost and value reconciliation
• Risk management and change control
• Close liaison with site teams, consultants and clients
• Supporting junior members of the commercial team where required

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar construction discipline
• Experience delivering refurbishment or new build projects with a main contractor
• Would also consider a strong Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up

Why This Role

• Established and supportive commercial team
• Strong pipeline of secured work and long term stability
• Forward-thinking contractor with clear ambitions
• Regional projects across London and the Home Counties
• Opportunity to play a key role in the commercial success of the business

Keywords

Quantity Surveyor, QS, Construction, Commercial Management, Main Contractor, Healthcare Projects, Refurbishment, New Build, JCT, NEC, Cost Management, Procurement, Valuations, Final Accounts, Coulsdon, Surrey, London Projects, Home Counties.