Project Quantity Surveyor
Main Contractor | Permanent | Central London | Complex Refurbishment & New Build
One of London's leading independent main contractors is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of high-value refurbishment, extension and fit-out projects across the West End and City.
These include upcoming office redevelopments in Mayfair and Fitzrovia (c.£2530m), prime residential extensions in Belgravia (c.£40m), and detailed retail/leisure upgrades across Marylebone and Covent Garden.
Based in their central London office, you'll manage procurement, commercial reporting and contractual control on technically challenging schemes involving structural alterations, MEP-heavy upgrades and heritage-sensitive environments.
The Role
• Lead procurement and package negotiation across structural, architectural and MEP trades
• Prepare tender enquiries, analyse returns, support bid/proposal preparation, and place robust subcontract orders
• Administer subcontract accounts including variations, valuations and final accounts
• Produce accurate CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports for senior management
• Ensure strong contractual governance under JCT (D&B and traditional)
• Support design coordination and change control across complex central London schemes
• Maintain clear commercial records and draft precise contractual correspondence
What they're looking for
• Quantity Surveyor with main contractor experience on refurb, cut-and-carve or fit-out schemes
• Confident working under JCT and managing procurement independently
• QS comfortable contributing to estimating and tender submissions (no dedicated estimators)
• Able to support design-stage cost decisions and maintain commercial discipline
• Strong communicator comfortable working with demanding clients and consultants
• Enjoys technically involved work in constrained, heritage or occupied environments
• Comfortable working from Knight Harwood's central London office with regular site exposure
The Company
This main contractor deliver complex commercial, residential and mixed-use projects across London from major office alterations, to high-spec residential fit-outs, to detailed retail and leisure refurbishments throughout Marylebone and Covent Garden.
The business is known for its technical expertise, collaborative culture and hands-on leadership.
Also known as: Project QS, Intermediate QS, Refurbishment QS, Cut & Carve QS, Main Contractor QS
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin (phone number removed)
michael @ borneLTD. com