Quantity Surveyor in London, Greater London

Quantity Surveyor – Residential Construction

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