Quantity Surveyor - structural steel

Novax Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with structural steel experience for a London-based role to own the commercial performance of live projects from award through to final account.

You will collaborate with project management, estimating, fabrication and clients to drive valuations, variations and final accounts, ensuring margins and timely delivery. The role requires strong contract awareness and the ability to read drawings and specs, with a realistic daily commute to London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within structural steelwork.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Experience managing live construction projects commercially.
• Ability to understand drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Must be based in London or within a realistic daily commute.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance of live structural steel projects from contract award through to final account.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Review contracts, drawings and specifications to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams to keep costs, margins and delivery aligned.
• Challenge costs and variations where the commercial position needs protecting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - structural steel (3658460) London, England

Quantity Surveyor – Structural Steel

Salary: GBP0 - GBP101000 per annum

Location: London
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Structural Steel / Construction

The Company

The steelwork on a major London project is only part of the story. Behind every package is a commercial team making sure the numbers work, changes are captured and the project remains profitable from award through to completion.

This is an opportunity to join an established structural steel contractor working on substantial projects where the commercial function has a direct impact on project performance.

They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with structural steel experience who understands the industry and can take ownership of the commercial side of live projects.

The Role

You will manage the commercial performance of structural steel projects, working closely with project management, estimating, fabrication and clients.

You will:

• Own the commercial performance of live structural steel projects from contract award through to final account.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Review contracts, drawings and specifications to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams to keep costs, margins and delivery aligned.
• Challenge costs and variations where the commercial position needs protecting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The Candidate

This role is aimed at a Quantity Surveyor who already understands structural steel, rather than someone looking to transfer across from a completely different construction discipline.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within structural steelwork.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Experience managing live construction projects commercially.
• Experience with valuations, variations, applications, cost control and final accounts.
• Ability to understand drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project margins.
• Must be based in London or within a realistic daily commute.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Dedicated Quantity Surveying position within a structural steel contractor.
• Direct involvement in commercially important projects.
• Opportunity to work closely with project and senior management.
• A role where your structural steel experience is genuinely valued.
• Exposure to varied projects rather than repetitive commercial work.
• Long-term opportunity within an established business.