Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Structural & Refurbishment Packages
Location: London (Office-based)
Salary: Competitive + Package
We are working with an established contractor specialising in cut & carve, structural alterations, and complex refurbishment schemes across London. With a strong pipeline of challenging projects, they’re looking to expand their commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of multiple work packages across the city.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the commercial management of structural alteration and builders’ work packages.
* Prepare valuations, interim applications, and final accounts for submission to main contractors.
* Assess, price, and agree variations, compensation events, and dayworks.
* Manage procurement processes for subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
* Contribute to tendering activities including take-offs, cost planning, and budget setting.
* Monitor costs and forecasts, providing accurate financial reports to senior management.
* Review subcontract agreements (predominantly JCT) and advise on commercial risks.
* Attend site and progress meetings, identifying commercial implications and opportunities.
* Collaborate with operational teams to ensure safe, efficient, and budget-compliant delivery.
Skills & Experience:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a specialist or trade subcontractor environment.
* Background in structural alterations, cut & carve, temporary works, underpinning, or complex refurbishments.
* Strong understanding of construction methodologies in live or constrained environments.
* Confident working with JCT subcontract forms and commercial processes.
* Skilled in measurement, pricing, and managing change on technically challenging schemes.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
* Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (RICS status advantageous).
* Proficient in Excel and standard QS software tools.
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary + package.
* Opportunity to work on technically complex and rewarding refurbishment schemes.
* Supportive commercial team and long-term career development.
* Exposure to high-profile projects across London.
📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.