Quantity Surveyor - RC Frame & Groundworks

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage high-value RC frame and groundworks projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 2 years of QS experience. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including performance bonuses and travel allowances.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Travel allowance or expenses covered

Laptop and mobile phone

Further benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a QS role.
• Proven experience with RC frame and groundworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial activities across assigned projects.
• Prepare and monitor financial reports and accounts.
• Liaise with clients and site teams to manage risks.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor – RC Frame & Groundworks

London-Based Projects
£60,000 – £80,000 + Travel / Bonus / Package
(LTD or PAYE options available)

About the Company

Our client is a long-standing and highly respected RC Frame and Groundworks subcontractor, headquartered in Hertfordshire and operating exclusively across the capital and surrounding areas. With a turnover exceeding £80 million, they have established a strong reputation for delivering complex and technically demanding packages across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and civils schemes.

They consistently deliver projects ranging between £5 million and £20 million and currently have a robust pipeline of live and upcoming work across Zones 1–6, with projects located in Central, West, East, and South London.

About the Role

Due to continued expansion and a healthy order book, the company is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. You’ll play a key role in the delivery of major groundworks and RC frame packages, overseeing financial management, reporting, and client relationships.

This is a fast-paced, London-focused role, working on high-value, high-spec projects with tight logistics and delivery schedules.

You'll have full commercial responsibility for one or more schemes, ensuring projects are delivered on budget and in line with contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage all commercial activities across assigned projects

* Prepare and monitor CVRs, valuations, variations, and final accounts

* Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and site teams to manage commercial risk

* Ensure cost control, contract compliance, and profitability

* Support procurement, subcontract orders, and monthly reporting

About You

* Proven experience working with an RC frame, groundworks, or civil engineering subcontractor

* Ideally worked on London-based schemes, familiar with urban site constraints

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a QS role (intermediate)

* Excellent communication and negotiation skills

* Confident managing fast-paced, technically challenging projects

Salary & Benefits

£60,000 – £80,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)

LTD Company or PAYE employment options

* Performance-related bonus

* Travel allowance or expenses covered

* Laptop and mobile phone

* Further benefits to be discussed at interview

Apply Now

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with a background in RC Frame or Groundworks and you’re seeking a long-term opportunity with a financially secure, London-based contractor — this could be the ideal move for you.

Apply now online or get in touch with Bradley at Cityscape Recruitment for more details