Project Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor

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)

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