At a Glance
- Tasks: Support exciting retail and residential projects while managing live schemes.
- Company: Established PQS practice in Central London with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and diverse project portfolio.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on innovative projects with leading clients.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact on high-profile projects.
- Qualifications: Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in relevant sectors.
Project Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor
Central London. Permanent role with salary up to £60k basic + benefits.
Reference: clond778
Our client is an established PQS practice employing around 15 QS staff in Central 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.
Representative projects include:
- New veterinary clinic – on site to finish in September 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
- Retail unit in Battersea Power Station – agreed final contract sum with contractor, about to start on site
Key qualifications and experience:
- 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- and 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
- Ideally working towards APC / MRICS (minimum BSc or MSc QS degree)
- Full working eligibility to work in the UK (no visa transfer/support offered)
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 accounts 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 projects
What the client can provide in return
- Opportunity to take on 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)
Project Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor employer: mjhrecruitment solutions limited
Join a dynamic and independent building consultancy in Southwest London, where you can take charge of your professional journey and enjoy the potential to become an equity holder. With a strong focus on employee growth, a supportive work culture, and exciting projects that include schools and local authority works, this company offers a rewarding environment for Chartered Building Surveyors looking to make a meaningful impact. Benefit from competitive salary packages, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to professional development in a vibrant London setting.
Contact Details:
mjhrecruitment solutions limited Recruitment Team
