Quantity Surveyor
hace 30 días
London
Quantity Surveyor£55,000 – £75,000 + Bonus & BenefitsBermondsey, LondonWhy This Role Matters Join a long-established, privately owned contractor with an 85-year track record delivering high-quality refurbishments, heritage works, and social housing projects across London and the South East. With project values ranging from £500k to £6.5m, this is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor seeking autonomy, variety, and genuine career progression.The Role – What You’ll Be Doing Based in the Bermondsey head office, you will manage the commercial performance of multiple live projects. Key responsibilities include: • Cost management: valuations, variations, budget control, and cost monitoring, • Estimating & procurement: tender pricing, reviewing subcontractor quotes, negotiation, and order placement, • Contract administration: managing subcontractor accounts, applications, and payments, • Commercial reporting: monthly CVRs, forecasting, cashflow, and performance updates, • Client engagement: building strong relationships with local authorities, estate teams, and private clients, • Project collaboration: working closely with teams to ensure schemes are delivered safely, on time, and within budget This role suits an Intermediate QS looking to step up (£55k–£65k) or an established QS ready to progress into a Senior role (£65k–£75k).About the Contractor – Why Join, • Stable, reputable business with deep roots and a strong reputation for quality workmanship, • Directors are hands-on and accessible, creating a supportive and trusting environment, • 85+ years of continuous trading with long-standing clients, including councils, estates, and commercial property owners, • Blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern construction techniques, • Close-knit commercial and site teams, • Real career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow, • Typical project value: £500k–£750k; largest live project: £6.5m refurbishment (Royal Borough of Greenwich)What You Need, • Proven QS experience with a main contractor, • Strong commercial acumen and ability to maximise profit and control risk, • Understanding of estimating, Excel, and financial project controls, • Proactive, organised, and confident in managing responsibility, • Degree / HNC / HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similarWhat You’ll Receive, • Salary £55,000 – £75,000 (DOE), • Performance-based bonus scheme, • 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 with service), • 5% employer pension, • Direct access to senior leadership, • Opportunities across social housing, heritage, and commercial refurbishment, • Long-term, secure career with a respected contractorHow to Apply Choose the method that works best for you:, • Apply via this job board, • Email your CV to alex @ reinforcedltd . co . uk, • Call Alex directly, • Connect and message on LinkedIn (search: Alex Wallace – Reinforced Recruitment) Even if you’re unsure about your suitability, reach out — I’m always happy to discuss your experience and offer honest guidance.About Me I’m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I specialise in placing commercial, project management, and site professionals across London and the South East. I take a personal, consultative approach, helping you secure roles that genuinely support your long-term ambitions. Whether you’re actively looking or just exploring your options, feel free to get in touch — I’m here to help you take the next step in your career.