Job Description:

Project Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

Join a well-established specialist subcontractor delivering high-quality carpentry, joinery, cladding and bespoke fit-out packages across major construction projects throughout London and the South East. Working alongside leading main contractors, the business has built a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and long-term client relationships within the construction industry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the independent and effective commercial management of projects, including change, cost, value and stakeholder relationships across both internal teams and the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Guide project delivery teams to ensure commercial risks are collaboratively identified and managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Cost Management & Financial Control

• Monitor expenditure against forecasts.

• Manage variations and maintain detailed records to support interim valuations and final accounts.

• Provide timely financial reporting to support decision-making and maintain project profitability.

Contract Management

• Negotiate, draft and administer subcontracts.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations including change control, notices and claims.

Risk Management

• Identify, report and proactively manage commercial risks.

Design Management

• Ensure commercial implications are considered and managed during design development.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Draft and issue purchase orders and subcontracts.

• Tailor standard forms to project-specific requirements and transfer risk where possible.

Change Management & Variations

• Independently price variations using company templates and supporting information.

• Prepare and issue qualifications where appropriate.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise confidently with clients, architects and design teams.

• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure orders reflect upstream and business requirements.

• Complete monthly commercial reports including accurate forecasts and cashflow reporting.

Systems & Process

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and industry software including SharePoint, Bluebeam, Asta Powerproject, Asite and Aconex.

Programme & Planning

• Monitor progress against contractor programmes to support claims and maximise recovery.

• Anticipate issues and proactively manage time and expectations.

Monitoring & Analysis

• Regularly monitor and record site progress.

• Compile project progress reports and present accurate data to support strategic decisions.

Deliverables

• Ensure project commercial deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate with interfacing trades where required.

• Maintain all administration in line with company procedures.

Measurement & Valuations

• Measurement and analysis of large work packages.

• Independent valuation of works upstream and downstream including timely issue of notices.

Tenders & Cost Control

• Prepare, issue and analyse tender enquiries through to procurement recommendation.

• Implement strategies to improve tendered margin and ensure accurate cost reporting.

CPD

• Undertake annual CPD training subject to line manager approval.