Quantity Surveyor - Residential

CSC Recruitment Ltd; Acton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a residential development project in Acton, West London. The successful applicant will manage project finances, prepare budgets, and collaborate with various teams to ensure commercial objectives are met. Applicants should have experience in financial management within the construction sector. This role offers competitive day rates of £350 - £380.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated packages through the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and forecasts.
• Assess subcontractor applications for accuracy.

Skills

Financial management

Budget preparation

Cost reporting

Relationship management

Value engineering

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Major Residential Scheme

Location: Acton, West London
Company: Tier One Residential Developer
Day Rate: £350 - £380

About the Company

Our client is a leading Tier One residential developer, renowned for delivering high-quality, design-led communities across London and the South East. With an extensive pipeline of large-scale mixed-use and residential projects, they are now seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a multi-phase development in Acton, West London.

Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll be an integral part of an experienced commercial team, taking responsibility for the financial management of a range of internal and external packages from procurement through to final account. You'll play a key role in ensuring commercial objectives are met while maintaining the company's reputation for quality and value.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated packages (both internal and external) through the full project lifecycle - from procurement to final account.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cost plans, valuations, and forecasts.
• Assess subcontractor applications and variations, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Work closely with design, construction, and procurement teams to ensure commercial efficiency and value engineering opportunities.
• Produce accurate cost reports and support senior commercial management in monthly reporting cycles.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Contact

For more information please apply within or contact Aaron Billett at CSC Recruitment.