Quantity Surveyor

  • Cavendish Professionals
  • City, London
  • 12/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of major demolition, structural alteration, remediation and enabling works projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong commercial relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare and submit applications for payment.
  • Identify, price and negotiate variations.
  • Procure and manage subcontract packages.
  • Monitor project costs and produce accurate forecasts.
  • Prepare monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
  • Assess and certify subcontractor applications and final accounts.
  • Manage contractual notices and correspondence.
  • Assist in dispute avoidance and resolution.
  • Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.
  • Support project delivery teams with commercial guidance.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC and JCT contract requirements.

Requirements
Essential

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, preferably NEC.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and project costs.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong commercial awareness.

Desirable

  • Experience in demolition, remediation, cut & carve, structural alterations or civil engineering projects.
  • Membership of RICS or progression towards chartership.
  • Experience working for a specialist contractor.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.