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Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Quantity Surveyor

Location: City of London
Sector: High-End Residential Development
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum + Package

Overview

Our client is a well-established property developer delivering luxury new build residential projects across London and the South East.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of subcontract packages from procurement through to final account, ensuring strong financial control, contractual compliance, and project profitability.

Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and senior management, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality developments while effectively managing commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Management

Managing subcontract procurement from tender through to contract award
Preparing and issuing tender documentation
Leading commercial evaluations and subcontractor negotiations
Managing subcontract agreements, variations, and change control
Preparing valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts

Cost Control & Financial Management

Monitoring project costs and commercial performance
Producing cost reports, forecasts, and CVRs
Managing subcontractor payments and commercial reporting
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities

Subcontractor & Stakeholder Management

Monitoring subcontractor performance against programme and quality requirements
Maintaining contractual records and project documentation
Managing commercial correspondence and contract administration
Liaising with clients, consultants, project teams, and subcontractors
Supporting dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required

Compliance

Ensuring subcontractors comply with contractual and Health & Safety requirements
Managing subcontract close-out, retention release, and final account agreements
Maintaining accurate commercial records throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

Essential:

Excellent working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
Degree, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
Full right to work in the UKDesirable:

Experience delivering high-end residential developments
Experience on projects exceeding £50m
Membership of RICS, CICES, or similar professional body
Experience mentoring junior commercial staff

Reference: 225340848

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Quantity Surveyor

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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City of London, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£50k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Quantity Surveyor

Location: City of London
Sector: High-End Residential Development
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum + Package

Overview

Our client is a well-established property developer delivering luxury new build residential projects across London and the South East.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of subcontract packages from procurement through to final account, ensuring strong financial control, contractual compliance, and project profitability.

Working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and senior management, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality developments while effectively managing commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Management

Managing subcontract procurement from tender through to contract award
Preparing and issuing tender documentation
Leading commercial evaluations and subcontractor negotiations
Managing subcontract agreements, variations, and change control
Preparing valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts

Cost Control & Financial Management

Monitoring project costs and commercial performance
Producing cost reports, forecasts, and CVRs
Managing subcontractor payments and commercial reporting
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities

Subcontractor & Stakeholder Management

Monitoring subcontractor performance against programme and quality requirements
Maintaining contractual records and project documentation
Managing commercial correspondence and contract administration
Liaising with clients, consultants, project teams, and subcontractors
Supporting dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required

Compliance

Ensuring subcontractors comply with contractual and Health & Safety requirements
Managing subcontract close-out, retention release, and final account agreements
Maintaining accurate commercial records throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

Essential:

Excellent working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
Degree, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
Full right to work in the UKDesirable:

Experience delivering high-end residential developments
Experience on projects exceeding £50m
Membership of RICS, CICES, or similar professional body
Experience mentoring junior commercial staff
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Reference: 225340848

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