Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 30 September 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and cost-control side of residential construction projects, from pre-construction through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and monthly commercial reporting
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Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier packages
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Managing procurement from tender through to appointment
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Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes to identify cost and commercial risks
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Managing valuations, applications, variations and change control
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Monitoring project costs, commitments, cash flow and forecast final accounts
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Working closely with the site team to understand progress, programme changes and emerging costs
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Managing subcontractor accounts through to agreement of final accounts
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Identifying opportunities for cost control and value engineering
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Providing clear commercial advice to the Project Manager and senior management
About You
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Previous Quantity Surveying experience within residential construction
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Experience across new-build residential projects, apartments, developments or high-end homes
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Strong understanding of subcontract procurement, construction costs and package management
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Confident with valuations, variations and final accounts
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Good understanding of drawings, specifications and construction programmes
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Commercially minded, organised and detail-focused
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Strong communication and negotiation skills
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Relevant QS qualification or equivalent industry experience
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and cost-control side of residential construction projects, from pre-construction through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
*
Managing project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and monthly commercial reporting
*
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier packages
*
Managing procurement from tender through to appointment
*
Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes to identify cost and commercial risks
*
Managing valuations, applications, variations and change control
*
Monitoring project costs, commitments, cash flow and forecast final accounts
*
Working closely with the site team to understand progress, programme changes and emerging costs
*
Managing subcontractor accounts through to agreement of final accounts
*
Identifying opportunities for cost control and value engineering
*
Providing clear commercial advice to the Project Manager and senior management
About You
*
Previous Quantity Surveying experience within residential construction
*
Experience across new-build residential projects, apartments, developments or high-end homes
*
Strong understanding of subcontract procurement, construction costs and package management
*
Confident with valuations, variations and final accounts
*
Good understanding of drawings, specifications and construction programmes
*
Commercially minded, organised and detail-focused
*
Strong communication and negotiation skills
*
Relevant QS qualification or equivalent industry experience