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Quantity Surveyor
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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.
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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.
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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.
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