Quantity Surveyor – Pre-Construction (4+ Years’ Experience)

Criterion Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on exciting developments

Collaborative team environment

Career growth within a growing developer

Job summary

A growing property developer in Greater London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Construction) to join their team. This role will involve preparing feasibility cost plans, managing costs, and advising on procurement strategies for exciting hotel and residential projects. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, strong commercial awareness, and a degree in a related discipline. Join a collaborative team and enjoy opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Pre-construction/cost planning experience on residential and hotel developments.
• Experience preparing feasibility studies and cost plans.

Responsibilities

• Preparing early-stage feasibility cost plans and development budgets.
• Managing and reviewing cost plans through design and planning stages.
• Advising on procurement strategy and contract structures.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Planning

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

We are a fast-growing property developer specialising in high-quality hotel and residential developments across London and the UK. With an expanding pipeline of exciting projects and a strong long-term investment strategy, we are building a portfolio of distinctive hospitality and residential schemes in some of the most sought-after locations in the capital.

As our development programme continues to grow, we are seeking an up and coming Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Construction) to join our team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a commercially influential role at the front end of projects and help shape developments from acquisition through to the start of construction.

The Role

This position will focus on the pre-construction and development stages of projects, supporting the evaluation, planning and commercial structuring of new hotel and residential schemes.

Working closely with the development and investment teams, you will play a key role in cost planning, feasibility analysis, procurement strategy and project budgeting, helping ensure projects are commercially robust before they move into delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing early-stage feasibility cost plans and development budgets
• Managing and reviewing cost plans through concept, design and planning stages
• Advising on procurement strategy and contract structures
• Leading the tendering process and contractor procurement
• Identifying value engineering opportunities while maintaining design and quality objectives
• Coordinating with architects, consultants, and project teams to ensure design alignment with budget
• Reviewing tender returns, negotiating with contractors, and preparing recommendations for appointment
• Monitoring pre-construction costs and reporting to senior management

About You

• 4+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying within property development, consultancy, or main contracting
• Pre-construction / cost planning experience on residential, hotel or mixed-use developments
• Experience preparing feasibility studies, cost plans, and development appraisals
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills
• Comfortable working closely with developers, design teams, and contractors
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS preferred but not essential

Why Join Us

• Work on exciting hotel and residential developments across London
• Join a growing developer with a strong pipeline of upcoming projects
• Be involved in projects from acquisition and concept stage
• Collaborative team environment with close exposure to senior leadership
• Excellent opportunity for career growth within an expanding development platform