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Quantity Surveyor
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Our client is a privately owned main contractor, offering Quantity Surveyors long-term stability and a respected industry reputation. With a turnover near £500m, QSs' join a major Tier 1 environment with strong commercial exposure. Their multidisciplinary portfolio—construction, civil engineering, offshore, fitout, and FM—gives QSs' diverse project and sector experience. Projects span the UK & Ireland, with offices in key cities, enabling mobility and career growth across regions.
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The Quantity Surveyor will assist the Senior QS in managing project costs, contractual obligations, and change processes to ensure commercial efficiency. While preparing budgets, cost forecasts, interim valuations, and final accounts. They will procure and administer subcontractors, including assessing and certifying payments, and oversee variations, change control, and value engineering support. The role includes leading Extension of Time claims and Loss & Expense submissions and maintaining accurate commercial documentation while ensuring compliance with JCT and NEC contract procedures. They will identify and manage commercial and financial risks, produce monthly commercial reporting such as CVR's and cashflow updates, and collaborate closely with project, design, site, procurement, finance, and supply chain teams. The role also requires supporting dispute avoidance and contributing to governance, quality, safety, and risk standards across projects.
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What you'll need to succeed
The role requires 4+ years of experience in a similar quantity surveying position, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage costs, contracts, and project financials effectively. Candidates must have experience working with JCT and NEC forms of contract. Your experience will also include working on the construction of Steel Frames and similar sector projects in the Light Industrial, Waste Management, Warehouse, Data Centre space. Professional accreditation such as MCIOB or MRICS is considered advantageous. Travel to site in North London and offices in Central London is essential.
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This is a great opportunity offering a salary between £50K - £65K + package.
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