Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
£55,000 £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Bermondsey, London

Join a long-established, privately owned contractor with an 85-year track record delivering high-quality refurbishments, heritage works, and social housing projects across London and the South East. With project values from £500k to £6.5m, this is a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking for autonomy, variety, and real career progression.

The Role What You ll Be Doing Based in the Bermondsey head office, you ll be responsible for managing the commercial performance of multiple live projects. Day-to-day duties include:

• Cost management: valuations, variations, budget control, and cost monitoring
• Estimating & procurement: tender pricing, reviewing subcontractor quotes, negotiation, and order placement
• Contract administration: managing subcontractor accounts, applications, and payments
• Commercial reporting: monthly CVRs, forecasting, cashflow and performance updates
• Client-facing responsibilities: building strong relationships with local authorities, estate teams, and private clients
• Collaboration with project teams: ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

This position is ideal for an Intermediate QS ready to step up (£55k £65k), or an established QS ready to progress into a Senior role (£65k £75k).

About the Contractor Why Join? This is a stable, reputable business with deep roots in the industry and an excellent reputation for quality workmanship across refurbishment, heritage, and social housing. Directors are hands-on and accessible, creating a culture where you re trusted, supported, and recognised.

• 85+ years continuous trading
• Long-standing clients including councils, estates, and commercial property owners
• Blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern construction techniques
• Supportive, close-knit commercial and site teams
• Genuine progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

Typical project value: £500k £750k
Largest live project: £6.5m refurbishment (Royal Borough of Greenwich)

What You Need

• Proven QS experience with a main contractor
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to maximise profit and control risk
• Understanding of estimating, Excel, and financial project controls
• Proactive, organised, and confident managing responsibility
• Degree / HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar

What You ll Receive

• £55,000 £75,000 salary (DOE)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• 5% employer pension
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunities to work across social housing, heritage, and commercial refurbishment
• Long-term, secure career within a respected contractor

How to Apply Choose the option that suits you best:

• Apply via this job board
• Email your CV to Alex at: . co . uk (remove the spaces)
• Call Alex directly using the number below
• Connect and message on LinkedIn (search: Alex Wallace Reinforced Recruitment)

If you're unsure about your suitability, get in touch anyway I'm always happy to talk it through and offer honest guidance.

About Me I m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I specialise in placing commercial, project management, and site professionals across London and the South East. My approach is personal and consultative my goal is to help you secure a role that genuinely supports your long-term ambitions.

Whether you're actively looking or just exploring your options, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help you take the next step in your career.

Whether you re actively seeking a new opportunity or just exploring your options, feel free to get in touch I d love to help you take the next step in your career.