Quanity Surveyor

Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Central London

We are currently recruiting for a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality interior fit-out and modular system solutions within the drywall sector across London and the Southeast.
We are seeking a commercially astute and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring cost control, value engineering, and financial reporting are delivered to the highest standard.
You will be working for our client, a leading sub-contractor with over 20 years of experience operating across the construction industry.
As a Quantity Surveyor, your principal roles and responsibilities will include:

• Managing project costs from tender stage through to final account.
• Preparing and submitting valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Assessing and negotiating variations, change control, and compensation events.
• Procuring subcontract packages and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Monitoring project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports to ensure commercial targets are achieved.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, and design teams to ensure commercial alignment with programme delivery.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attending site meetings and client meetings as required.
• Ensuring contractual compliance in line with agreed terms and conditions.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within the dry lining, fit-out, or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial management for drywall systems, lightweight steel framing, suspended ceilings, and screeding packages.
• Experience working with standard forms of contract (e.g. JCT).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Knowledge of UK construction practices and industry standards.

If you are a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting opportunity to work on industry-leading projects and would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Andreas at andreas.vella@peoplegroup.com, or send in your CV for consideration and we will be in touch.