Quantity Surveyor (London)
- Permanent role
- Full time
- London based working across the South East, South West and Midlands
- Flexible working with core working hours and 3 days a week required in the office
Company Description Founded in 2023, we are a young, energetic, and growing SME consultancy with big ambitions. Our team is driven by a passion for providing the very highest quality of services to our clients – one which breaks the ever-increasing ‘corporate delivery’ mould, in an environment where your desire to succeed is matched only by our support to help you achieve those goals.
With leadership who take a genuine interest in your development, we are creating an environment that not only fosters personal and professional development but also allows every individual to have a real voice in shaping our future – which we believe is bright and exciting.
At our core, we believe that transparency and collaboration are key to success; we believe that every member of the team has the right to understand the targets of the business and have sight of the company operations. That’s why we offer a truly open employment environment, with straightforward profit-sharing opportunities that ensure your contributions are directly tied to the company’s success.
As an SME, we’re agile, flexible, and deeply committed to ensuring every team member’s opinion matters. You won’t just be a cog in the machine here—you’ll be an essential part of our growth story. And while we are still in the early stages of our journey, we have big ideas and even bigger goals.
We offer a wide range of projects, from commercial (including fit-out), residential (including high net worth / bespoke), education, refurbishment, hotels, mixed-use / change of use, and fire safety / cladding remedial works. We currently have offices in London and Cardiff, servicing projects from Cardiff to Cannes (France), South-end (Essex) to Salford (Manchester), and everything in-between.
This role is London based (Euston) but travel across the South East and Midlands is required.
Role Description
· Assisting to the wider business development and growth
· Excellent Client care skills focusing on building lasting relationships and delivering a high quality service
· Cost planning
· Presenting information to clients, consultants and other team members
· Providing advice on procurement strategies
· Preparing tender documentation and management of the tender process, including tender interviews, tender assessment and reporting
· Chairing meetings and producing minutes
· Undertaking valuations and providing advice on pay less notices / client entitlement
· Producing monthly financial reports
· Full post-contract administration
· Settling final accounts
· Providing advice on technical and contractual issues within construction contracts
· Preparing and assisting with bids
· Familiarity with JCT and NEC Contracts
· Ability to undertake the role of Employers Agent/Contract Administrator
About you
We want someone who is driven and has a desire to be successful and grow with a company.
Under senior guidance, posses the ability to run projects post-contract.
Personable, great communication skills, honest and reliable.
A trustworthy professional who is not afraid to suggest new ideas, take risks and contribute to growth ideas.
Qualifications
· Strong cost management capabilities, including Cost Control and Cost Management skills.
· Ability to prepare and manage detailed Cost Planning and Cost Reporting throughout project stages.
· Relevant professional qualification such as a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
· Membership or progress toward membership of a recognized professional body (e.g., RICS) is preferred.
· Proven experience in construction sector projects, with a solid understanding of contracts, procurement, and commercial practices.
· Strong analytical, numerical, and report-writing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
· Effective communication and collaboration abilities, with a proactive and organized approach to managing workloads.
So, what do we offer:
· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
· Competitive salary (and car allowance) including bonus in line with performance
· Pension
· Support for Professional Development