Quantity Surveyor

  • Londinium Recruitment
  • Southwark, London
  • Dec 11, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor
London Main Contractor

Refurbishments, Extensions and Alterations - Social Housing Frameworks
Southwark, Central London
£40k - £65k DOE

The Company:

Impressive main contractor, consistently turning over £8-10m a year. Our client specialises in bespoke refurbishment services to both the public and private sectors across London! On both 'Major Project' and 'Local Authority' frameworks, offering both residential and commercial:
  • Office Refurbishments & Fit Outs
  • Conversions & Alterations
  • Internal & External Decorations
  • New Builds
Key Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Pricing up design jobs and building tender specifications.
  • Pricing up tender requests and building client relations.
  • Price up construction works and tender packs from post and pre contract stages.
  • Site visits, interrogate drawings and schedules to ensure all aspects covered.
  • Contract negotiation/protection and ensure CDM compliance.
  • Price any variations and manage sub-contractor relationships.
  • Work closely with Commercial Manager with support and guidance from directors.
Key Requirements:
  • Minimum 3+ years proven experience at either assistant or intermediate QS level.
  • Come from a Refurb/Build background with main/specialist contractor OR Consultancy experience.
  • PRE & POST contracts experience & Schedule or Rates exposure helpful.
  • Estimating exposure and understanding ideal.
  • Ability to build trust, relationships and manage expectations.
  • Degree in Surveying & Commercial Management desired.
  • Hungry and have ambition to want to succeed.
  • Have a willingness to learn/adapt to new processes and implement them.
  • Flexibility required as office and site based. (Sites within half hour of office generally)
  • Be able to manage own diary, no micromanagement, with constant support.
  • Previous Estimating background/exposure ideal as expected to manage full project cycle.
On Offer:
  • Competitive salary & package
  • Clear pathway to progress in a small, collaborative commercial team.
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Travel expenses covered to and from site.
APPLY NOW to be shortlisted for interview next week commencing 15th Dec 2025 or first week in January. Great company and opportunity!

Good luck