London | Complex Buildings & Infrastructure
Package
£65,000 – £85,000 + travel allowance, bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare, life insurance, and more.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their commercial team, supporting a mix of Business-as-Usual (BAU) works and major capital expenditure projects across a portfolio of complex, technical assets .
While the portfolio includes data centres, prior data centre experience is not required. We welcome applicants from comparable infrastructure or technically complex building environments , such as healthcare, pharma, airports, rail, utilities, or large-scale commercial developments.
This is a client-side, hands-on role , managing building and MEP costs from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts.
On-site presence of 4 days per week, reflecting the hands-on, client-side and collaborative nature of the role.
You’ll take ownership of building and MEP cost management from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts — ensuring value for money while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and delivery.
Strategic & Planning
- Prepare and maintain master plans for BAU and major capex works (biannual cycle)
- Develop early-stage cost advice to support commercial decision-making
Cost & Project Management
- Produce detailed project budgets and cost plans with cash-flow forecasting
- Actively review scope, design, and tender information to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities
- Lead value engineering and advise on value-for-money improvements
- Monitor costs against approved budgets and elevate risks or funding requirements
- Manage change control, including estimates, approvals, tracking, and reporting
Procurement & Contracts
- Support procurement and tendering activities, including pricing schedules and evaluations
- Participate in contractor and supplier selection
- Assess valuations, materials off-site, and payment recommendations
- Evaluate claims, loss & expense, payless notices, and extensions of time
- Negotiate section, practical completion, and final accounts
Risk, Safety & Compliance
- Provide cost input to project risk management and early warning processes
- Maintain awareness of Health & Safety risks and report issues in line with company policy
- Support insurance claims and capital allowances activities
Reporting & Administration
- Attend project and team meetings and provide clear commercial reporting
- Raise and manage purchase requests and purchase orders (Coupa)
- Maintain accurate project records using the document management system (ASite)
Who We’re Looking For
- 4+ years’ experience in cost management / quantity surveying
- Strong exposure to building and MEP works
- Experience working in complex or regulated environments
- Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder communication
- Proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects
- Degree in QS / Commercial Management (or equivalent)
- Professional membership (e.g. RICS)
- Experience in sectors such as healthcare, pharma, transport, utilities, or critical facilities
- Experience with Coupa and/or ASite
Why Join?
- Client-side role with real influence over cost and strategy
- Exposure to technically challenging, high-value projects
- Supportive commercial team with strong governance and standards
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Quantity Surveyor employer: Radius Consultancy Ltd.
Join a dynamic and supportive commercial team as a Quantity Surveyor, where your expertise will be valued and rewarded with a competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000 a year. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects in the infrastructure sector.
