Want to be more in charge of your own professsional destiny Our client is a dynamic, independent building consultancy in Southwest London, already well established with a robust client base and a growing pipeline of project work. Consequently, the company needs to expand by hiring a Chartered Building Surveyor and can tangibly offer the prospect of becoming an equity holder in due course. Role snippets: Providing direct project support to the Director, and managing own schemes Responsibility for projects from start to finish Mentoring an Assistant Building Surveyor (APC stage) Regular site visits around London (inside M25) Key responsibilities and activities: Managing projects concurrently, typically schools and local authority commercial & retail projects, including decarbonisation works, under £1m. Inspect the condition of client buildings, identify and analyse defects and provide advice and structured proposals for repair. Undertake feasibility studies for building projects. Assist in preparing scheme designs with costings, programmes for completion of projects and specification of works. Prepare and present design proposals using computer-aided design (Auto-CAD and Sketch-up) and traditional drawing methods. Liaise with appropriate authorities (e.g. planning enquiries and building inspectors) and produce documentation for statutory approval. Prepare documents for tender. Liaise with clients from project inception to delivery. Assist with implementing reactive and planned maintenance works. Supervising the work of building contractors. Those willing to apply, MUST haves: BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (pls do not apply without this accredited degree) & MRICS status Experience (as a surveyor) of schools / universities / academies Strong contract administration skills Ideally some professional exposure re: dilapidations, building surveys, party wall JCT D&B contract knowledge Consultancy and / or relevant client-side background Enthusiastic. proactive & committed work ethic Proven client management skills (as 1st point of contact) London based (within M25) Car owner & car driver Salary c£55-65k + bens days per year, plus bank holidays & christmas shut down + 4% Pension 4% employer contribution At mjhr it s simple. Outstanding client relations and recruitment expertise, choose the experts we make things happen. If you have the necessary skills to meet this specification, drop us a line for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).
08/07/2026
Full time
Want to be more in charge of your own professsional destiny Our client is a dynamic, independent building consultancy in Southwest London, already well established with a robust client base and a growing pipeline of project work. Consequently, the company needs to expand by hiring a Chartered Building Surveyor and can tangibly offer the prospect of becoming an equity holder in due course. Role snippets: Providing direct project support to the Director, and managing own schemes Responsibility for projects from start to finish Mentoring an Assistant Building Surveyor (APC stage) Regular site visits around London (inside M25) Key responsibilities and activities: Managing projects concurrently, typically schools and local authority commercial & retail projects, including decarbonisation works, under £1m. Inspect the condition of client buildings, identify and analyse defects and provide advice and structured proposals for repair. Undertake feasibility studies for building projects. Assist in preparing scheme designs with costings, programmes for completion of projects and specification of works. Prepare and present design proposals using computer-aided design (Auto-CAD and Sketch-up) and traditional drawing methods. Liaise with appropriate authorities (e.g. planning enquiries and building inspectors) and produce documentation for statutory approval. Prepare documents for tender. Liaise with clients from project inception to delivery. Assist with implementing reactive and planned maintenance works. Supervising the work of building contractors. Those willing to apply, MUST haves: BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying (pls do not apply without this accredited degree) & MRICS status Experience (as a surveyor) of schools / universities / academies Strong contract administration skills Ideally some professional exposure re: dilapidations, building surveys, party wall JCT D&B contract knowledge Consultancy and / or relevant client-side background Enthusiastic. proactive & committed work ethic Proven client management skills (as 1st point of contact) London based (within M25) Car owner & car driver Salary c£55-65k + bens days per year, plus bank holidays & christmas shut down + 4% Pension 4% employer contribution At mjhr it s simple. Outstanding client relations and recruitment expertise, choose the experts we make things happen. If you have the necessary skills to meet this specification, drop us a line for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).
Our client is an time established PQS practice employing c15 QS staff in C.London. They re seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (minimum 3 years post degree experience) to join the team and provide immediate support across a portfolio of retail, fit-out and residential projects. The role will involve stepping into live schemes currently managed at Associate level, alongside supporting a growing pipeline of commercial and refurbishment work. Some of their current projects including clients such as: New veterinary Clinic on site to finish in sept 2026 Private members club new Cricket Pavilion - let to contract, post contract work New co-working building - Fit out works to a listed building in East London Airline Lounge redevelopment Retail unit in Battersea Power Station agreed final contract sum with contractor, about to start on site Desirable applicant profile: Proven experience as a professional Quantity Surveyor (retail, fit-out and/or commercial sectors, high end residential experience preferred) Strong all-round commercial capability across pre & post contract duties Ability to manage and resolve commercial risks, delays and design changes Experience delivering retail fit-out projects or projects in higher end environments Confident managing multiple projects and stepping into live schemes Familiar with JCT contracts and commercial reporting processes Good Excel & Bluebeam / Cost X skills Ideally working towards APC / MRICS (Min BSc or MSc QS degree) Full working eligibility to work in UK (no VISA transfer / support offered) Key Responsibilities Project & Commercial Management Take ownership of selected live projects from handover, ensuring continuity across pre- and post-contract stages Administer contracts (predominantly JCT), including valuations, variations and final accounts Manage cost reporting, cashflow forecasting and financial controls across multiple projects Lead on final account negotiations and close-out activities Pre-Construction & Procurement Prepare cost plans, tender documentation and undertake tender analysis Manage contractor procurement and provide recommendations Support value engineering exercises to achieve project budgets Client & Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors Provide clear commercial advice and reporting to stakeholders Support delivery within constrained environments including live What our client can provide you in return: Opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on role with immediate responsibility Excellent career support for candidates looking to work towards APC / MRICS Exposure to high-profile retail and flagship projects Flexibility to work 2 days per week from home Starting salary up to £60k basic + bens (dependent on experience) At mjhr it s simple. Outstanding client relations and recruitment expertise, choose the experts we make things happen. If you have the necessary skills to meet this specification, drop us a line for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).
08/07/2026
Full time
Our client is an time established PQS practice employing c15 QS staff in C.London. They re seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (minimum 3 years post degree experience) to join the team and provide immediate support across a portfolio of retail, fit-out and residential projects. The role will involve stepping into live schemes currently managed at Associate level, alongside supporting a growing pipeline of commercial and refurbishment work. Some of their current projects including clients such as: New veterinary Clinic on site to finish in sept 2026 Private members club new Cricket Pavilion - let to contract, post contract work New co-working building - Fit out works to a listed building in East London Airline Lounge redevelopment Retail unit in Battersea Power Station agreed final contract sum with contractor, about to start on site Desirable applicant profile: Proven experience as a professional Quantity Surveyor (retail, fit-out and/or commercial sectors, high end residential experience preferred) Strong all-round commercial capability across pre & post contract duties Ability to manage and resolve commercial risks, delays and design changes Experience delivering retail fit-out projects or projects in higher end environments Confident managing multiple projects and stepping into live schemes Familiar with JCT contracts and commercial reporting processes Good Excel & Bluebeam / Cost X skills Ideally working towards APC / MRICS (Min BSc or MSc QS degree) Full working eligibility to work in UK (no VISA transfer / support offered) Key Responsibilities Project & Commercial Management Take ownership of selected live projects from handover, ensuring continuity across pre- and post-contract stages Administer contracts (predominantly JCT), including valuations, variations and final accounts Manage cost reporting, cashflow forecasting and financial controls across multiple projects Lead on final account negotiations and close-out activities Pre-Construction & Procurement Prepare cost plans, tender documentation and undertake tender analysis Manage contractor procurement and provide recommendations Support value engineering exercises to achieve project budgets Client & Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors Provide clear commercial advice and reporting to stakeholders Support delivery within constrained environments including live What our client can provide you in return: Opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on role with immediate responsibility Excellent career support for candidates looking to work towards APC / MRICS Exposure to high-profile retail and flagship projects Flexibility to work 2 days per week from home Starting salary up to £60k basic + bens (dependent on experience) At mjhr it s simple. Outstanding client relations and recruitment expertise, choose the experts we make things happen. If you have the necessary skills to meet this specification, drop us a line for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).
