Quantity Surveyor- Refurbishment

JR United Kingdom; Orpington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in refurbishment is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage various projects in Orpington. The role involves client liaison, overseeing commercial activities, and ensuring project delivery on time. Candidates should have refurbishment experience and be comfortable with estimating. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and travel allowance, alongside opportunities for advancement as the company expands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Travel allowance

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor with refurbishment experience.
• Comfortable with pricing and estimating.
• Willing to work in SE London and travel to Central London.

Responsibilities

• Involved in estimating, delivery, and handover of projects.
• Responsible for pricing and surveying schemes once awarded.
• Client contact from initial enquiry to contract award.

Skills

Refurbishment experience

Client liaison

Commercial activity oversight

Project estimating

Job description

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Quantity Surveyor- Refurbishment, Orpington

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Hays

Location:

Orpington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
A long-established traditional main contractor working across the refurbishment, fitout and commercial new build sectors, working mainly in Central London for some of the largest property management and private estates. Works are typically valued in the 500k - £3mill range and secured via negotiated tender or from small exclusive frameworks. Following a very successful year and as part of a planned expansion, they now seek an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the stable office-based team.
Your new role
As Senior QS, you will be involved in the process from estimating through to delivery and handover. Responsible for pricing & surveying your own schemes once the project is awarded, being a point of contact for the client from initial enquiry through to contract award, delivery to final account. You will oversee 2 to 3 projects and responsible for all commercial activity including contract analysis, subcontract procurement, client liaison, Monthly cvr's, payments, variations and generally ensuring the company's commercial interests. With the majority of work being for long-standing clients, customer service and maintaining relationships is a key element of the role with regular visits to sites and to meet clients. You will work in a stable team of 5 working closely with a contracts manager and the site management teams, Reporting to a Commercial Director
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with refurbishment experience, And be comfortable with pricing/estimating. You will be looking for a permanent role and be comfortable working in the SE London area travelling to Central London as required.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and package including a performance related bonus and travel allowance. Plus genuine chance for progression as the company expands and restructures

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