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.