Project Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Fire Remediation & Recladding work) – City of London

Salary/Package: £67,500 – £77,500 + Travel Allowance, Private Medical, Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension, Discretionary Bonus, 28 Days Holiday + bank holidays

O’Neill & Brennan are currently working with a well-established main contractor specialising in fire remediation and recladding projects across London and the Southeast.

Operating from a brand-new modern office in the City of London, they have built a strong reputation within the sector and continue to grow at a healthy and sustainable rate. With a secured pipeline of work extending through to 2029, they are now seeking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of multiple remediation schemes.

The successful candidate will oversee between 2 - 3 live projects ranging from £500k to £10m in value, reporting directly to the Commercial Director and working closely with an experienced Senior Surveyor. This role offers genuine autonomy, exposure to senior decision-making and a clear pathway for progression within an expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of projects whilst developing their career within one of the construction industry's busiest and most resilient sectors.

Role Overview

• Title: Project Quantity Surveyor
• Sector: Fire Remediation & Recladding work
• Location: City of London with travel to projects
• Salary: £67,500 – £77,500 + Package
• Start: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of 2 - 3 fire remediation and recladding projects valued between £500k and £10m
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Preparation of cost reports, forecasts and monthly valuations
• Managing variations, compensation events and change control processes
• Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
• Subcontractor account management, payments and final accounts
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks across projects
• Reporting directly to the Commercial Director on project performance

Requirements

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and package management
• Experience administering JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Fire remediation, recladding, façade or refurbishment experience is advantageous but not essential
• Able and willing to travel to project sites as required

Package & Benefits

• £67,500 – £77,500 basic salary (potentially negotiable as justified by experience)
• Travel Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus (typically 5 – 10%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension (6% Employer Contribution / 2% Employee Contribution)
• Life Assurance (3x Annual Earnings)
• Critical Illness Cover (2x Annual Earnings)
• 28 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Informal flexibility to work from home once established within the business, subject to operational requirements

With a strong order book, secured work through to 2029 and a growing commercial function, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Surveyor looking to progress their career within an expanding main contractor.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with main contracting experience looking for your next challenge, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email to (url removed).

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