Quantity Surveyor - Residential Project

CSC Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor for a major residential scheme in Docklands, East London. You will be crucial in managing project financials and ensuring commercial objectives are met. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying and have experience with large-scale developments. This position offers an engaging opportunity within a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated packages through the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, cost plans, and valuations.
• Assess subcontractor applications and ensure timely payments.
• Work with design, construction, and procurement teams.
• Produce cost reports and support management in reporting.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and consultants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Major Residential Scheme, Docklands (East London)

Location: Docklands, East London

Company: Tier One Residential Developer

Day Rate: £320 - £350

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 flagship multi-phase development in Docklands, East London.

The 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.

• 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.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working on large-scale residential or mixed‑use developments (ideally with a main contractor or developer).
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and procurement routes.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills, with keen commercial awareness.
• Confident communicator and team player, able to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

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