Job Description
Our client is an time established PQS practice employing c15 QS staff in C.London. They re seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (minimum 3 years post degree experience) to join the team and provide immediate support across a portfolio of retail, fit-out and residential projects. The role will involve stepping into live schemes currently managed at Associate level, alongside supporting a growing pipeline of commercial and refurbishment work.
Some of their current projects including clients such as:
- New veterinary Clinic on site to finish in sept 2026
- Private members club new Cricket Pavilion - let to contract, post contract work
- New co-working building - Fit out works to a listed building in East London
- Airline Lounge redevelopment
- Retail unit in Battersea Power Station agreed final contract sum with contractor, about to start on site
Desirable applicant profile:
- Proven experience as a professional Quantity Surveyor (retail, fit-out and/or commercial sectors, high end residential experience preferred)
- Strong all-round commercial capability across pre & post contract duties
- Ability to manage and resolve commercial risks, delays and design changes
- Experience delivering retail fit-out projects or projects in higher end environments
- Confident managing multiple projects and stepping into live schemes
- Familiar with JCT contracts and commercial reporting processes
- Good Excel & Bluebeam / Cost X skills
- Ideally working towards APC / MRICS (Min BSc or MSc QS degree)
- Full working eligibility to work in UK (no VISA transfer / support offered)
Key Responsibilities
Project & Commercial Management
- Take ownership of selected live projects from handover, ensuring continuity across pre- and post-contract stages
- Administer contracts (predominantly JCT), including valuations, variations and final accounts
- Manage cost reporting, cashflow forecasting and financial controls across multiple projects
- Lead on final account negotiations and close-out activities
Pre-Construction & Procurement
- Prepare cost plans, tender documentation and undertake tender analysis
- Manage contractor procurement and provide recommendations
- Support value engineering exercises to achieve project budgets
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants and contractors
- Provide clear commercial advice and reporting to stakeholders
- Support delivery within constrained environments including live
What our client can provide you in return:
- Opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on role with immediate responsibility
- Excellent career support for candidates looking to work towards APC / MRICS
- Exposure to high-profile retail and flagship projects
- Flexibility to work 2 days per week from home
- Starting salary up to £60k basic + bens (dependent on experience)
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