Quantity Surveyor - Structural Steel

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with proven Structural Steel experience to take ownership of the commercial performance on live projects. You will manage valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts, while working closely with project management, fabrication teams and clients to protect margins.

The role demands strong contract interpretation skills, ability to read drawings, and a proactive approach to risk and opportunity identification within a busy

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance of live structural steel projects from contract award through to final accounts.
• 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.

Skills

Structural steel

Contract management

Valuations

Cost control

Final accounts

Drawings interpretation

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Structural Steel

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.