Quantity Surveyor Job at London SW10, UK Full Time

Job Description 

Role Overview 

This is commercial role responsible for cost planning, tendering, procurement, contract management, financial control, and project commercial reporting. The role supports luxury residential and international projects and requires deep knowledge of quantity surveying, strong commercial acumen, and advanced documentation skills.

Ideal for senior QS professionals experienced in high‑end residential construction, international procurement, and complex project commercial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, BOQs, tenders, bids, cost plans, and project budgets
• Draft, manage, and review contracts, subcontracts, and contractual correspondence
• Lead procurement, vendor selection, quotations, negotiations & contractor agreements
• Monitor project costs, variations, change orders, and cash flow forecasts
• Support commercial reporting, MIS, and financial oversight across projects
• Conduct cost analysis, risk assessments, and commercial recommendations
• Develop and maintain Excel-based cost trackers, QS dashboards & cost-control tools
• Use digital tools, estimation software, and AI‑enabled systems to improve QS processes
• Liaise with design, construction, and leadership teams for commercial coordination

Skills & Requirements

Must-Have Skills

• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Expertise in quantity estimation, cost planning, tender documentation, BOQ preparation
• Strong experience in procurement management, vendor negotiation, contract management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Ability to work on complex, high‑value, luxury residential projects
• Strong analytical thinking, accuracy, and commercial awareness
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, data analysis & digital QS tools
• Ability to work remotely while managing multiple international stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Experience with international projects, especially Middle East
• Experience using Procore, Primavera, Aconex, or similar construction management platforms
• Experience preparing MIS commercial reports, cost forecasts, and value engineering studies
• Ability to use AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot) to assist in QS documentation, scope reviews & comparisons

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong residential / luxury home project experience
• Middle East project experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management
• Strong English written and verbal communication

Why Join Us

• Work on prestigious international projects
• Lead QS processes with strong ownership and autonomy
• Collaborate with global teams in design, construction & leadership
• Opportunity to modernise QS systems with Excel, digital tools & AI workflows
• High‑impact role in a fast‑growing, global organisation