Quantity Surveyor (QS)

ND Construction London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Construction Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and financial aspects of construction and refurbishment projects from initial estimates to completion.

You will review drawings, prepare cost plans, manage JCT contracts, negotiate with suppliers, and monitor budgets to protect margins.

Join a growing team delivering residential refurbishment and commercial fit-out across London with a professional, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and UK construction practices.
• Experience in residential refurbishment and commercial fit-out projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction drawings, specifications and cost estimation.
• Strong negotiation, organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed construction estimates, quotations and BOQs.
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Reviewing and managing JCT contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Obtaining and negotiating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and profit margins.
• Managing variations, valuations and interim payment applications.
• Preparing final accounts and monitoring project expenditure.
• Identifying commercial risks and potential cost savings.
• Liaising with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Negotiation

Project management

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

WE ARE HIRING – QUANTITY SURVEYOR (QS)

Location: London, UK

ND Construction Ltd / Arcadia Europe Limited

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join our growing construction business in London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial and financial aspects of construction and refurbishment projects, from initial cost estimates through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed construction estimates, quotations and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Reviewing and managing JCT contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Obtaining and negotiating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and profit margins.
• Managing variations, valuations and interim payment applications.
• Preparing final accounts and monitoring project expenditure.
• Identifying commercial risks and potential cost savings.
• Liaising with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and UK construction practices.
• Experience in residential refurbishment and commercial fit-out projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction drawings, specifications and cost estimation.
• Strong negotiation, organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken) – essential.
• Italian language skills – desirable and considered a significant advantage.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of residential and commercial projects across London.
• Long-term career opportunity within an established construction business.
• A professional and collaborative working environment.

Salary: depending on experience.