Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
£55,000 £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Bermondsey, London
Why This Role Matters Join a long-established, privately owned contractor with an 85-year track record delivering high-quality refurbishments, heritage works, and social housing projects across London and the South East. With project values ranging from £500k to £6.5m, this is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor seeking autonomy, variety, and genuine career progression.
The Role What You ll Be Doing Based in the Bermondsey head office, you will manage the commercial performance of multiple live projects. Key responsibilities include:
About the Contractor Why Join
About Me I m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I specialise in placing commercial, project management, and site professionals across London and the South East. I take a personal, consultative approach, helping you secure roles that genuinely support your long-term ambitions.
Whether you re actively looking or just exploring your options, feel free to get in touch I m here to help you take the next step in your career.
£55,000 £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Bermondsey, London
Why This Role Matters Join a long-established, privately owned contractor with an 85-year track record delivering high-quality refurbishments, heritage works, and social housing projects across London and the South East. With project values ranging from £500k to £6.5m, this is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor seeking autonomy, variety, and genuine career progression.
The Role What You ll Be Doing Based in the Bermondsey head office, you will manage the commercial performance of multiple live projects. Key responsibilities include:
- Cost management: valuations, variations, budget control, and cost monitoring
- Estimating & procurement: tender pricing, reviewing subcontractor quotes, negotiation, and order placement
- Contract administration: managing subcontractor accounts, applications, and payments
- Commercial reporting: monthly CVRs, forecasting, cashflow, and performance updates
- Client engagement: building strong relationships with local authorities, estate teams, and private clients
- Project collaboration: working closely with teams to ensure schemes are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
About the Contractor Why Join
- Stable, reputable business with deep roots and a strong reputation for quality workmanship
- Directors are hands-on and accessible, creating a supportive and trusting environment
- 85+ years of continuous trading with long-standing clients, including councils, estates, and commercial property owners
- Blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern construction techniques
- Close-knit commercial and site teams
- Real career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
- Typical project value: £500k £750k; largest live project: £6.5m refurbishment (Royal Borough of Greenwich)
- Proven QS experience with a main contractor
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to maximise profit and control risk
- Understanding of estimating, Excel, and financial project controls
- Proactive, organised, and confident in managing responsibility
- Degree / HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
- Salary £55,000 £75,000 (DOE)
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
- 5% employer pension
- Direct access to senior leadership
- Opportunities across social housing, heritage, and commercial refurbishment
- Long-term, secure career with a respected contractor
- Apply via this job board
- Email your CV to . co . uk
- Call Alex directly
- Connect and message on LinkedIn (search: Alex Wallace Reinforced Recruitment)
About Me I m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I specialise in placing commercial, project management, and site professionals across London and the South East. I take a personal, consultative approach, helping you secure roles that genuinely support your long-term ambitions.
Whether you re actively looking or just exploring your options, feel free to get in touch I m here to help you take the next step in your career.
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