Quantity Surveyor

  • Reinforced Recruitment
  • 09/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £55,000 £70,000 (depending on experience) + package
Location: Site Based Central London Projects

Headlines
A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established and growing contractor delivering complex, high-quality construction packages in London. This role offers the chance to take meaningful commercial responsibility on a diverse portfolio of projects from reinforced concrete frames and deep basement works to high-spec residential refurbishments and commercial fit-outs.
You ll be part of a commercially solid, technically sharp, and professionally run business that genuinely values its people. If you're looking to grow with a company that combines strong project delivery with a personable and down-to-earth culture, this could be the right move for you.

Your Next Job What You ll Be Doing
As a Quantity Surveyor, your key responsibilities will include:
  • Project Cost Control: Managing costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts across structural and architectural packages.
  • Procurement: Running procurement processes from tender to order placement, managing subcontractor relationships and performance.
  • Commercial Reporting: Producing monthly CVRs, cost forecasts, and supporting senior management in financial reporting.
  • Stakeholder Management: Liaising with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure clear communication and commercial clarity.
  • Contract Administration: Managing contracts (primarily JCT), ensuring risks are identified and opportunities maximised.
  • Team Support: Working closely with delivery teams to keep projects financially on track without compromising on time or quality.

Your Next Employer Where You ll Be Doing It
You ll be joining a privately owned, family-run contractor that s been quietly delivering some of the capital s most technically challenging and high-spec projects for over 30 years. Known for its expertise in RC frames, basement construction, façade packages, and fit-out works, the company is trusted by top-tier developers, consultants, and main contractors alike.
What sets them apart is their balance of professionalism and approachability. You ll be part of a close-knit team where your contribution is valued, and your career genuinely supported. With a strong pipeline of secured work, a hands-on leadership team, and a culture of fairness and respect, it s an excellent place to build your future.

Requirements & Rewards What You Give & What You Get Back
Requirements To thrive in this role, you should have:
  • A degree (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
  • 3 7 years experience in a similar role, ideally within main contracting or specialist packages (e.g. RC frame, fit-out, refurb)
  • Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and general construction practices
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills
  • A proactive mindset and confidence to manage your own workload
Rewards In return, you ll receive:
  • A salary of £55k £70k depending on experience
  • Package including car allowance, pension, and bonuses
  • The chance to work on high-value, technically interesting projects with leading clients
  • Ongoing mentorship and development from experienced commercial leads
  • Career progression in a business that recognises loyalty and performance
  • A friendly, stable, and quality-driven working environment

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Even if you re just testing the waters, I m always happy to have a confidential chat about your next move.

About Me
I m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment, and I specialise in helping construction professionals across the South East take their next career step. I work closely with candidates to match their skills and values with the right opportunities whether you're actively job hunting or simply open to hearing what s out there.
Let s talk when you re ready.