Blackmount Recruitment Ltd
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor | Prime & Super-Prime Residential | London
We are partnering with an established specialist main contractor delivering exceptional private residential projects across London.
The business is trusted to undertake complex, high-end refurbishments, structural renovations, basement constructions, listed-building restorations and bespoke interior works for discerning private clients. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, quality and delivery, it manages projects from early-stage planning through to completion.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a portfolio of prestigious projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially capable QS who enjoys working on detailed, high-quality schemes and wants exposure to the full project lifecycle within a collaborative, quality-led business.
The role
You will work closely with the Commercial Director, Senior Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and site teams to manage the commercial performance of complex prime and super-prime residential schemes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the commercial management of allocated projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Assisting with monthly CVRs, cost reports, cashflows, forecasts and commercial reporting.
- Preparing and managing interim valuations, variations, payment notices and change-control documentation.
- Procuring subcontractor and supplier packages, including preparing enquiries, analysing returns and making recommendations.
- Managing subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payment applications, variations and final-account support.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender information and RFIs to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Supporting tendering, cost planning and pre-construction activity where required.
- Assisting with the administration of JCT contracts and ensuring contractual notices and records are maintained.
- Working closely with project teams to monitor costs, programme changes and project spend.
- Maintaining accurate commercial records through Procore and other project systems.
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About you:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within a main contractor or high-end residential specialist contractor.
- Experience working on prime residential, refurbishment or complex fit-out projects is highly desirable.
- Exposure to projects from procurement through to final account, with a sound understanding of commercial processes.
- Knowledge of JCT contracts, subcontract procurement, cost management and contract administration.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with good attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with subcontractors, consultants, clients and internal delivery teams.
- Highly competent in Excel and Bluebeam; experience using Procore would be advantageous.
- Commercially aware, organised and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership of packages and develop within the role.
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Package and benefits
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including private healthcare, wellbeing membership, pension, enhanced length-of-service holiday, professional-development support, cycle-to-work scheme and regular team events.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact me directly: param@blackmountrecruitment.com
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