Job Description

• London
• Permanent / Full Time
• £60,000.00 - £70,000.00 Per YEAR (GBP)
• 28 Apr 2026

A main building contractor delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across the UK. They work across residential, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors, all built with a commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence. 

The Role As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the financial, commercial, and contractual aspects of projects from post-tender handover through to final account close-out. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, subcontractors, and the wider commercial team to ensure value for money, contractual compliance, and cost control. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead subcontract procurement, from tender package preparation and analysis through to contract execution 
• Collaborate with project teams and design consultants to ensure tender information is complete, accurate, and value-engineered where possible 
• Manage and monitor project costs in line with budgets, preparing and updating cashflows and cost value reconciliations 
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree interim valuations, variations, and final accounts with clients and subcontractors 
• Carry out site measurements from drawings or on-site visits 
• Maintain accurate procurement trackers, change order registers, and cost reporting tools 
• Attend and contribute to project meetings, providing all necessary commercial information 
• Mentor and support assistant or graduate quantity surveyors as required 

  
Skills & Experience Required 

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, ideally a RICS-accredited degree or be working towards MRICS chartership 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with a main contractor, ideally including Design & Build projects 
• Strong knowledge of UK construction contracts (JCT D&B preferred), building regulations, and commercial risk management 
• Familiarity with BCIS and elemental cost benchmarking 
• Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation  and time-managementskills 
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawingsand understand construction methods 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills 
• Valid CSCS card preferred 
• Willingness to travel to sites as required 
• Strong attention to detail and teamworking capability  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office  

  
What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression 
• The chance to work on high-profile projects with real community impact 
• A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment 

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