Quantity Surveyor

Location: London
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Competitive Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading residential developer delivering high-quality, large-scale developments across London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on prestigious projects from procurement through to final account, within a collaborative and well-established commercial team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of multiple residential developments, supporting project delivery while maintaining cost control and maximising value.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of residential construction projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, valuations, and forecasts.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tender preparation, analysis, and negotiations.
• Administer subcontract accounts, payments, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Produce accurate financial reports and commercial updates for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with site, design, and project management teams to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effectively manage commercial risk.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the residential construction sector.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial management processes.
• Experience working on high-value residential or mixed-use developments.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Membership of RICS (or working towards) is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.
• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension contribution.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Professional development and clear career progression.
• Opportunity to work on some of London's most exciting residential developments.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with long-term project pipeline.