Quantity Surveyor
Location: Essex
Sector: Commercial Construction
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience) + package
A long-established and highly respected main contractor operating across London and the Home Counties is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. With a focus on bespoke, high-end commercial projects – including new builds, major renovations, and sensitive refurbishments – this company takes pride in delivering craftsmanship-led construction with architectural precision.
The Role:
Working closely with the Directors and site teams, the Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects from procurement through to final account. This role is ideal for a commercially astute individual who is comfortable in a client-facing capacity and has a passion for detail-driven, high-value homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare cost plans, budgets, and tender documentation
- Procure and manage subcontractor packages
- Monitor project costs and financial performance
- Handle variations, valuations, and interim payments
- Manage final accounts and client reporting
- Attend site meetings and liaise closely with architects and designers
- Ensure projects remain commercially viable and delivered within budget
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the commercial sector
- Experience working on roofing, hospitals, schools, bars or schools projects.
- Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
- Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
- Comfortable working across multiple live projects
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting commercial projects
- Supportive and close-knit team environment
- Long-term progression within a financially stable and reputable company
If you’re looking to join a company where quality comes first and where your commercial expertise will directly impact the success of bespoke commercial builds, we’d love to hear from you.