Quantity Surveyor

In Cork; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will provide commercial support on major projects, manage risks, and enhance profitability. Responsibilities include financial management, contract negotiation, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has experience on large projects and is RICS accredited. This role offers strong remuneration, skill development, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Strong remuneration package and bonus

Opportunities for skill development

Commitment to career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working on large complex projects of up to £10 million.
• Working knowledge of JCT form of contract.
• Resilience and proactive attitude to meet company commitments.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for following commercial processes and procedures.
• Manage the commercial risk to the business through delivery of contractual obligations.
• Assist in financial management, ensuring cash-flow forecasting is prepared and monitored.

Skills

Commercial risk management

Financial management

Problem-solving

Contract negotiation

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Surveying or similar

RICS/CICES accredited

Job description

Otis – Quantity Surveyor (London)

Date Posted: [date not specified]

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Otis Vantage London, 10th Floor, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG, UK.

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity? Otis is currently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in London. As a Quantity Surveyor at Otis you will be integral in collaborating with our onsite major project teams, providing informed commercial support to maximise all opportunities and minimise any risk; establishing good working relationships with our customers, solving issues and driving results to ensure profitability.

You will have day‑to‑day autonomy to support the project team in delivering our objectives and be involved in a range of activities that will allow you to flourish in the role and develop your skillset for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for following Otis commercial processes and procedures that will ultimately protect revenue.
• Manage the commercial risk to the business through driving delivery of contractual obligations and governance through the whole of the project life cycle.
• Assist in the financial management of the project ensuring cash‑flow forecasting is prepared and monitored closely including billings and payments.
• Evaluate and advise on financial implications of potential decisions.
• Advise on conflict avoidance, management and resolution; compile evidence for any claims and support the payment resolution process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working on large complex projects of up to c£10 million.
• Experience within either lifts, construction or infrastructure, understanding of the commercial implications of a single source bespoke supply chain and highly regulated workforce environment.
• Working knowledge of JCT form of contract and the key activities to minimise risk.
• Resilience and proactive attitude to meet company commitments.

What Solns we can Offer

• Strong remuneration package and bonus.
• Opportunities to develop your skills across an exciting range of prestigious projects.
• Commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as the Industry Leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme.
• A culture encouraging innovative ideas and appreciation of talent.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation.

Otis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [contact info].

Fire Protection Business – Quantity Surveyor (South East)

An established, accredited fire protection business is growing fast and we’re on the hunt for a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join the team. If you thrive on keeping projects commercially sharp, financially controlled, and running like clockwork from tender through to final account, you’re going to fit in nicely. The role is based in the South East and we will consider someone working a hybrid role.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and reviewing tender documents, cost plans, and valuations.
• Managing applications for payment, variations, and final accounts.
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor management.
• Supporting contract negotiations and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with internal processes and industry accreditations (FIRAS, ASFP, etc.).
• Working closely with Operations and Finance to monitor project performance.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in fire protection, construction, or building services (fire doors/fire stopping experience is a real bonus).
• Solid understanding of commercial processes, contracts, and cost control.
• Sharp attention to detail and confidence handling data and reports.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Professional and driven, ready to grow within a supportive team.

If you have the relevant experience, then please apply with a copy of your CV.

Utilities Diversion – Quantity Surveyor (South East)

Rate: £[apply online only]/day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Duration: 4 months

Location: Acton, up to 2 days remote

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a commercial environment.
• Previous experience working on NEC option C contracts on a major infrastructure project.
• Previous experience working on utilities diversions.
• Hold a RICS/CICES accredited degree.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to me at [email removed] or call me on [phone removed].

Main Contractor – Quantity Surveyor (London)

Refurbishments, Extensions and Alterations – Social Housing Frameworks.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Pricing up design jobs and building tender specifications.
• Pricing up tender requests and building client relations.
• Price construction works and tender packs from post and pre contract stages.
• Site visits, interrogate drawings and schedules to ensure all aspects covered.
• Contract negotiation/protection and ensure CDM compliance.
• Price any variations and manage sub‑contractor relationships.
• Work closely with Commercial Manager with support and guidance from directors.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years proven experience at either assistant or intermediate QS level.
• Experience in Refurb/Build background with main/specialist contractor OR Consultancy experience.
• PRE & POST contracts experience & Schedule or Rates exposure helpful.
• Estimating exposure and understanding ideal.
• Ability to build trust, relationships and manage expectations.
• Degree in Surveying & Commercial Management desired.
• Hungry and ambitious.
• Willingness to learn/adapt to new processes and implement them.
• Flexibility required as office and site based. (Sites within half hour of office generally)
• Manage own diary, no micromanagement, constant support.
• Previous Estimating background/exposure ideal as expected to manage full project cycle.

On Offer

• Competitive salary & package.
• Clear pathway to progress in a small, collaborative commercial team.
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Travel expenses covered to and from site.

APPLY NOW to be shortlisted for interview next week commencing 15th Dec 2025 or first week in January.

Local Authority – Quantity Surveyor (Capital Delivery Team)

Location: Local authority based in Croydon.

Pay Rate: Up to £500 per day.

Contract Length: 3‑month contract (possibility of extension).

Working Pattern: Monday‑Friday, 9 am – 5 pm (36 hours a week).

Working Arrangements: Hybrid – Requirement to work in the office 2 days per week.

ASAP Start.

Job Purpose

The provision of a professional and cost‑effective quantity surveying service both pre and post works contract across the Capital Delivery Team.

Job Duties

• Providing cost advice to officers across the service regarding works/projects, contract term, quotes, rates, costs, tenders, and variations.
• Reviewing incoming and outgoing construction related cost information received from external consultants and the Council for quality assurance.
• Conduct gap analysis cost studies of project documents received by external quantity surveying and or other building consultants.
• Undertaking benchmarking and market research and compiling pre‑tender estimates; review commercial submissions of tenders and complete tender analysis reports and contract sum analyses.
• Ensuring the accurate reconciliation of project costs and the agreed final account to enable the recovery of leaseholder major works contributions.
• Review and approval of complex applications/variation orders against established basket rates and the NHF schedule of rates, scopes of works and other pricing schedules to ensure cost control and value delivery.
• Monitoring the day‑to‑day spend on capital projects in Housing; preparing regular cost reports, including out‑turn cost and cash flow.
• Collating indexation calculations for programmes in January annually to be submitted to the commercial lead to review and approval and issued to each contractor ready for the new financial year.
• Developing and maintaining good co‑operative working relationships with a range of consultants and contractors employed by the council to deliver the Civic Campus.

Person Specification

• Good knowledge and understanding of construction project costs, design and wider delivery issues within the public sector.
• Quantity Surveying Degree or similar construction qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of the wide range of procurement methods within construction.
• Member of RICS with substantial post‑qualification building surveying experience.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours and to attend public and Council meetings held in the evenings as and when required.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (London)

Are you a Quantity Surveyor in the London area interested in joining a Civils Contractor? You will be joining a company that encourages growth and development, alongside truly investing in all employees.

Tasked with the crucial roles of cost estimation and control to ensure projects not only meet but exceed legal and quality standards. This pivotal position will require you to engage with every phase of a project’s lifecycle.

You will be happy to travel to sites across London and the surrounding home counties; a valid UK driving licence is a must‑have for all applications.

• Compilation of valuations/applications for payment with the necessary supporting documentation as per the contract.
• Creation of Cost Reports for the Client with supporting documentation that complies with the contract.
• Development and oversight of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Management of subcontractor/supplier accounts, including preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorization of subcontract payments, up to the final account agreements.
• Preparation of internal commercial reports.
• Execution of contract administration, including change management and maintenance of associated registers.
• Identification of commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and change.
• Employment of the costing system.

About You

• Minimum of five years of Quantity Surveying experience, with at least two years as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Fully versed in NEC.
• Possessing commercial acumen and must be familiar with standard contract forms and measurement methods.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication abilities, including presentation skills and the capacity to negotiate and influence others.
• Background in construction or engineering with commercial experience.
• General experience in civil engineering.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence; open to travel within London and Home Counties.

Salary and Benefits

• £55,000 – £75,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications).
• 31 days annual leave (inc. BH).
• Pension – company 5% / employee 4%.
• Life Insurance 4x salary.

Reference Number: 20QS.

To be considered for this position or other opportunities, contact Tash Johnson at Equal Resourcing Ltd or click "Apply Now."

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Our client can only consider applications from candidates with a valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Hospitality Consultancy – Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a Project Management and Quantity Surveying consultancy, they specialise within the hospitality sector working with some of the UK’s largest hospitality chains from high-end restaurants to bars and pubs as well as private independent boutique outfits.

Duties will involve:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, SoW documents, and tender documentation.
• Manage budgets, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Perform site measurements, valuations, and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Work closely with the project team to identify cost‑saving opportunities and avoid overspend.

It is desirable to hold a qualification in quantity surveying or a related field, but we will still review applicants who do not hold this.

Please reach out to me if you are interested.

Utilities & Infrastructure – Quantity Surveyor (West London)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering major utilities diversions as part of a much larger, high profile infrastructure project. The Quantity Surveyor will be required on a temporary basis for a period of 6 months. This role is inside IR35 and the successful candidate will be paid via an umbrella company.

Responsibilities

• Final account negotiations.
• Managing compensation events, payment applications, change, forecasting and cost control.
• Ensuring compliance with all contract mechanisms and reporting requirements.
• Minimise commercial exposure through rigorous administration.
• Proven track record in final accounting of complex infrastructure packages.
• Experience in commercial governance, change control and subcontract management.
• Available immediately.
• Gas or utilities diversion experience.

The rate on offer is £500 to £600 and will be dependent on your experience. If you’re a Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience keen on securing a new contract, contact Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on [phone removed].