Quantity Surveyor

City, London
Gap Construction

Quantity Surveyor
50,000 – 65,000
Fenchurch St, London
gap construction are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality refurbishment and fit-out projects across London. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and ambitious team, working on high-profile developments within sectors such as office, education, residential, and hospitality.
This is a permanent position offering long-term career progression, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to exciting and diverse projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Performance Objectives

• Take full commercial responsibility across projects from contract award through to completion.
• Accurately prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, valuations, and cost reporting to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
• Manage subcontractor packages, including procurement, key package analysis reviews, contract administration, and certification of valuations/variations.
• Prepare valuations, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports.
• Identify and manage change, including variations, risk, and programme-related challenges.
• Act as the commercial lead on multiple sites, reporting to the Commercial Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company and client commercial reporting standards.
• Work closely with site teams, supporting across functions where needed to achieve project goals.
• Attend client meetings and provide clear reporting on the commercial position of projects.

Person Specification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in refurbishment projects, ideally within:
• Office fit-out
• Education
• Residential
• Hospitality (beneficial)
• Strong knowledge and experience with design & build projects and suites of JCT contracts.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Experienced in managing subcontract packages, preparing valuations, change management, and cash flow management.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Collaborative team player who is willing to step outside of their role to support the wider site team.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction-specific software (e.g. COINS, Viewpoint, or similar).

Apply
If you are interested in the above position, please contact James at gap construction or email your updated CV.
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