Project Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Fire Remediation & Recladding work) – City of London
Salary/Package: £67,500 – £77,500 + Travel Allowance, Private Medical, Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension, Discretionary Bonus, 28 Days Holiday + bank holidays
O’Neill & Brennan are currently working with a well-established main contractor specialising in fire remediation and recladding projects across London and the Southeast.
Operating from a brand-new modern office in the City of London, they have built a strong reputation within the sector and continue to grow at a healthy and sustainable rate. With a secured pipeline of work extending through to 2029, they are now seeking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of multiple remediation schemes.
The successful candidate will oversee between 2 - 3 live projects ranging from £500k to £10m in value, reporting directly to the Commercial Director and working closely with an experienced Senior Surveyor. This role offers genuine autonomy, exposure to senior decision-making and a clear pathway for progression within an expanding commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of projects whilst developing their career within one of the construction industry's busiest and most resilient sectors.
Role Overview
- Title: Project Quantity Surveyor
- Sector: Fire Remediation & Recladding work
- Location: City of London with travel to projects
- Salary: £67,500 – £77,500 + Package
- Start: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)
- Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
- Commercial management of 2 - 3 fire remediation and recladding projects valued between £500k and £10m
- Procurement and management of subcontract packages
- Preparation of cost reports, forecasts and monthly valuations
- Managing variations, compensation events and change control processes
- Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
- Subcontractor account management, payments and final accounts
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks across projects
- Reporting directly to the Commercial Director on project performance
Requirements
- Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
- Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and package management
- Experience administering JCT contracts
- Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Fire remediation, recladding, façade or refurbishment experience is advantageous but not essential
- Able and willing to travel to project sites as required
Package & Benefits
- £67,500 – £77,500 basic salary (potentially negotiable as justified by experience)
- Travel Allowance
- Discretionary Bonus (typically 5 – 10%)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension (6% Employer Contribution / 2% Employee Contribution)
- Life Assurance (3x Annual Earnings)
- Critical Illness Cover (2x Annual Earnings)
- 28 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Informal flexibility to work from home once established within the business, subject to operational requirements
With a strong order book, secured work through to 2029 and a growing commercial function, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Surveyor looking to progress their career within an expanding main contractor.
If you're a Quantity Surveyor with main contracting experience looking for your next challenge, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663, or send your CV via email to n.scott-mends@oandb.co.uk.
