Quantity Surveyor - Drylining / Partitioning / SFS

Enable Resourcing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing specialist contractor in London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management across projects. You will manage valuations, procurement, and client interactions. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in drylining or related fields. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 and a tailored package, ensuring a stable workload in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Tailored package to suit individual needs

Stable workload with a reputable contractor

Genuine opportunity for development

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in drylining, partitioning, ceilings, or SFS.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, measurement, and valuation.
• Confident communicator able to liaise with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project valuations, variations, and cost reports.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor packages.
• Measure and value works from drawings and site verification.
• Support tender submissions and pricing exercises.
• Liaise closely with site management and MD.
• Manage final accounts and maintain supply chain relationships.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Knowledge of subcontract procurement

Measurement and valuation skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Position

Quantity Surveyor – Drylining / Partitioning / SFS

Location: Rainham, Essex (4 days office-based, 1 day site)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + tailored package (DOE)

Employment: Full-time, permanent

Company

A growing specialist interiors and drylining contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support its Managing Director with commercial management across multiple projects in London and the South East. The company delivers high-quality drylining, partitioning, ceilings, and SFS packages for main contractors and developers, with a strong reputation for reliability and workmanship.

Role

You’ll take the lead on day-to-day commercial duties — from tender stage through to final account — ensuring robust cost control, accurate reporting, and smooth communication between site and office. This is a hands‑on position within a close‑knit team where your experience will make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project valuations, variations, and cost reports.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor packages, including payments and change control.
• Measure and value works from drawings and on‑site verification.
• Support tender submissions and pricing exercises.
• Liaise closely with site management and the MD to ensure commercial alignment.
• Manage final accounts and maintain strong supply‑chain relationships.

About You

• 5‑7 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in drylining, partitioning, ceilings, or SFS.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, measurement, and valuation.
• Comfortable working independently with direct input to the company owner.
• Confident communicator able to liaise with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Commercially astute, detail‑driven, and proactive.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Salary £55,000 - £60,000, negotiable depending on experience.
• Tailored package to suit the individual.
• Stable workload with a reputable specialist contractor.
• Office‑based culture with one site day per week.
• Genuine opportunity to develop alongside an experienced trades‑led MD.

Apply Now

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor with drylining, partitioning, or SFS experience and want to join a growing specialist contractor where your commercial input will be valued, apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation.