Project Surveyor

Careys Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Greater London is seeking a detail-focused Project Surveyor to support high-value infrastructure projects. You will oversee cost control, contract administration, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in significant construction projects and a degree in Quantity Surveying. This role offers competitive benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, and a generous holiday package.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Other discounts and Cashback plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as an AQS or QS on significant construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts and multi-disciplinary construction packages.
• RICS membership (or working towards) is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure project progress.
• Manage cost reporting, internal valuations, and monthly KPIs accurately.
• Lead subcontract procurement and assess applications for payment.

Skills

Commercial reporting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Core commercial tools

Job description

Project Surveyor- London

Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

We’re seeking a driven and detail‑focused Project Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of high‑value, multi‑disciplinary major infrastructure and civils projects across London. You’ll play a key role in cost control, contract administration, stakeholder management, and commercial strategy — ensuring complex infrastructure works are delivered on time, on budget, and fully aligned with contractual requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth project progress and timely responses.
• Manage cost reporting, CVRs, internal valuations, forecasting and monthly KPIs with accuracy and insight.
• Maintain and control the change register, ensuring variations are captured, valued and submitted in line with contract requirements.
• Lead subcontract procurement, prepare orders, assess applications, issue payment certificates and produce meeting minutes.
• Ensure full contractual compliance across all commercial activities, supporting the PM with risk registers, early warnings and cause‑and‑effect schedules.
• Identify commercial risks/opportunities and provide clear advice to the project team on budget impacts and mitigation.
• Support day‑to‑day commercial administration, contract correspondence and reporting deadlines.
• Mentor Assistant QSs, providing guidance, review and support where needed.
• Collaborate with operations to integrate commercial processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Work proactively to resolve issues early, forecast problems, and maintain a clear audit trail of project commercial performance.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience as an AQS or QS on significant construction or infrastructure projects.
• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts and multi-disciplinary construction packages.
• Highly proficient in commercial reporting, CVRs, contract communications and cost management.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proven record of meeting deadlines.
• Strong IT literacy across core commercial and reporting tools.
• RICS membership (or working towards) is a strong advantage.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans