Quantity Surveyor – Residential Refurb & Cost Control

Padstone Recruitment; Swanley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Padstone Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for residential refurbishment projects around London and Kent. Office-based or hybrid options available, with attendance at head office meetings as required.

The role involves estimating, tendering, cost forecasting, tender package preparation, and cost-control across multiple contracts. Candidates should have a QS accredited qualification and experience in buying or QS within construction.

Qualifications

• Full QS accreditation or degree in quantity surveying.
• Experience in buying or quantity surveying in construction.
• Experience administering main contractor or client accounts to final agreement.
• Knowledge of residential construction market.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estimating and tendering processes.
• Produce forecasts of project cost to completion and final value.
• Prepare tender packages for main contractor and subcontract works.
• Monitor costs to completion in line with budget.
• Identify, value and issue variation orders with the customer.
• Manage subcontractor accounts per terms and conditions.
• Vet tenders and handle variations/claims.
• Produce monthly contract reports including cash flow forecasts.
• Provide input in construction project meetings.

Education

QS accredited qualification

Job description

Padstone Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for residential refurbishment projects around London and Kent. Office-based or hybrid options available, with attendance at head office meetings as required.

The role involves estimating, tendering, cost forecasting, tender package preparation, and cost-control across multiple contracts. Candidates should have a QS accredited qualification and experience in buying or QS within construction.