Quantity surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hertfordshire - London Projects
Sector: Cut & Carve, Demolition & Temporary Works
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 per annum + Package

Overview

Our client is a well-established specialist subcontractor operating across London and the South East, delivering complex cut & carve, demolition, structural alteration, and temporary works packages.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious QS to develop within a specialist contractor delivering technically challenging and high-profile projects across Central London.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial management of demolition, cut & carve, and temporary works packages from procurement through to final account.

Working closely with senior commercial staff, operational teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will help ensure projects are commercially controlled and delivered successfully.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

Assisting with the commercial management of live projects
Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment
Managing variations and change control processes
Supporting cost reporting, forecasting, and CVR reporting
Assisting with final account negotiations and close out

Procurement & Commercial Support

Assisting with subcontractor and supplier procurement
Obtaining and analysing quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
Supporting procurement and package management activities
Assisting with commercial administration and contract management

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

Liaising with clients, consultants, site teams, and subcontractors
Supporting commercial meetings and project reporting
Assisting with identifying commercial risks and opportunities across projects

Requirements

Essential:

Experience working as an Assistant or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Previous experience within a subcontractor or specialist contractor environment
Exposure to demolition, structural alterations, temporary works, or cut & carve projects advantageous
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organisational ability
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard QS processes

Desirable:

Knowledge of JCT contracts
Relevant construction or Quantity Surveying qualification