Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Housebuilding) – West Drayton

Salary/Package: £65,000 – £75,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team, working on a portfolio of high-quality housebuilding developments based from their West Drayton office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and financially secure contractor with an expanding workload across London and the South East. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial delivery of residential developments, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects and progress into a lead commercial role as the business continues to grow.

You will be joining a supportive and experienced commercial team with genuine long-term career prospects, offering the chance to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond.

Role Overview

Title: Quantity Surveyor

Sector: Housebuilding

Location: West Drayton

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Package

Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person

Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Assisting with cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting
• Working closely with site management, design and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities whilst maintaining strong cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
• Taking increasing responsibility for the commercial delivery of projects, with the opportunity to lead schemes as you progress within the business

Requirements

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within either a main contractor or housebuilding environment
• Previous exposure to housebuilding or residential developments
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ambitious individual looking to grow with the business and progress into a project lead position
• Able and willing to commute to West Drayton

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with main contractor or housebuilding experience looking to join a business that offers genuine progression and the opportunity to take ownership of projects, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email (url removed).

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation