At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project profitability, support commercial strategy, and ensure financial performance across multiple schemes.
- Company: A well-established specialist contractor with a turnover exceeding £120m, focused on drylining and interior fit-out solutions.
- Benefits: Join a financially strong contractor with clear progression opportunities within an expanding commercial team.
- Other info: Work closely with senior commercial staff and operational teams on complex projects across London.
- Why this job: Excellent opportunity for an ambitious Intermediate QS in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
- Qualifications: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline with 2-3 years experience in drylining.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A well-established and highly regarded specialist contractor, delivering high-quality drylining and interior fit-out solutions across London, is seeking an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. With a turnover exceeding £120m and a strong pipeline of secured work, this business has built a solid reputation for delivering complex projects across the capital. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Intermediate QS looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
Working closely with senior commercial staff and operational teams, you will play a key role in managing project profitability, supporting commercial strategy, and ensuring financial performance across multiple schemes.
Key Responsibilities- Commercial Management of Projects: Support the commercial delivery of drylining packages, ensuring profitability is maximised through effective cost control, accurate valuations, and timely applications for payment.
- Subcontractor & Cost Control: Manage subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account, including valuations, variations, and cost reporting.
- Valuations, Variations & Payments: Prepare and submit interim applications, agree variations, and secure payments in line with project timelines.
- Contractual & Risk Management: Review and administer contracts, identify commercial risks, and implement strategies to mitigate exposure while protecting project margins.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise effectively with site teams, suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth commercial operations across projects.
- Reporting & Financial Systems: Maintain accurate financial records, contribute to cost reporting, and utilise internal systems to track project performance.
- Final Accounts: Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, ensuring all commercial aspects are closed out efficiently.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- 2-3 years experience working with a drylining or specialist subcontractor
- Strong commercial awareness with a good understanding of construction contracts
- Confident in managing variations, valuations, and subcontractor accounts
- Effective negotiation and communication skills
- Organised, driven, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- Join a financially strong and growing contractor with a £120m+ turnover
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across London
- Clear progression within an expanding commercial team
- Supportive but high-performing environment that rewards ambition
Intermediate Quantity Surveyor employer: L J B MANAGEMENT & RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED
This contractor is known for delivering high-quality drylining solutions across London. Located in South East London, they offer exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and a supportive yet high-performing environment that rewards ambition.
Contact Details:
L J B MANAGEMENT & RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED Recruitment Team
