Senior Quantity Surveyor

Dornan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Group is recruiting Quantity Surveyors to join our commercial team, working on projects around London up to £150,000,000. You will measure, price bills, track costs and manage subcontracts, with a focus on accuracy and value.

We seek detailed QS knowledge, strong commercial sense and commitment to CPD (5 days annually). The role offers professional development and exposure to high‑value projects in the capital.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of the Quantity Surveying role.
• Strong commercial understanding.
• Health, Safety and Environmental awareness.
• Willingness to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of work scopes and deliver professionally.
• Measure from drawings and isometrics to prepare priced bills.
• Track costs, labour hours and earned value progress.
• Prepare take-offs, cost plans and monitor efficiency on site.
• Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and final accounts.
• Submit CCS, valuations and certificates in line with contracts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial awareness

NRM2 knowledge

Job description

At Dornanwe are currently recruiting for Quantity Surveyors to work our commercial team working on projects up to £150,000,000 in the London area.

Your day to day will include:

• Work collaboratively as part of the team and develop knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Take ownership of assigned work scopes and complete tasksprofessionally.
• Measure from drawings/isometrics to produce detailed, priced bills of quantities including labour andmaterials.
• Track project costs, labour hours, andearned‑value progress.
• Prepare full construction take‑offs, cost plans, and monitor cost and labourefficiency throughout the project.
• Present take‑offs clearly and in line with NRM2requirements.
• Submit accurate monthly CCS,valuations, and certification.
• Prepare timely assessments, paymentcertificates, and pay‑less notices for subcontractors in line with Construction Act requirements.
• Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and ensure final accounts are agreed on time.
• Protect the company from exposure to third‑party claims.
• Prepare and manage subcontract packages through to final account.
• Develop a strong understanding of assigned tasks and how they support project delivery.
• Work towards RICScompetencies and seek guidance from the Senior QS.
• Pursuecontinuous improvement by taking on new tasks or shadowing team members.
• Request regular feedback tosupport development.
• Actively seek CPD opportunities across QS and M&E disciplines (e.g., BISRA) and complete at least 5 days of CPD annually.

What we are looking for:

• Detailed knowledge of the Quantity Surveying role
• Commercial understanding
• Health, Safety and Environmental systems
• Knowledge of the teams strengths and weaknesses

Behaviours & Attitudes Required:

• Ability to priorities workload
• Recognises own strengths and weaknesses and committed to ongoing development
• Acceptance of responsibility and accountability