About the Role
  
Quantity Surveyor will support the Commercial Director in the commercial and financial management of enabling works projects and tenders with package values up to £7M. The role focuses on maximising project margins, securing contractual entitlement and supporting successful project delivery across demolition, structural alterations and strip out schemes.
  
Our client is a reputable enabling works contractor operating primarily as a principal contractor on commercial projects throughout Zone 1 and Zone 2 London. They deliver demolition, structural alteration and strip out packages while maintaining high standards of quality, programme performance and budget control.
  
What You Will Do
  
The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial support across projects, tenders and subcontract management activities.

• Assist in preparing and submitting applications for payment and final accounts in accordance with contract requirements.
• Support the preparation and presentation of monthly cost value reconciliations and financial forecasts.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance to maximise margins across enabling works packages.
• Procure subcontract works, negotiate terms and place subcontract orders on live projects.
• Assist with the commercial administration and settlement of subcontract final accounts.
• Prepare contractual notices and commercial correspondence with a high level of accuracy and presentation.

What You Bring (Essential)

• Minimum five years post-graduate experience with a UK construction or civil engineering contractor.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor delivering commercial management on construction, demolition or civil engineering projects.
• Prepare applications for payment, valuations and final accounts on contractor-led projects.
• Produce cost value reconciliations and financial forecasts for live construction contracts.
• Live within a daily commutable distance of Southwark and work full-time from the office.

Desirable

• Experience working on demolition, structural alterations or strip out projects.
• Understanding of standard construction contracts and contractual entitlement procedures.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and commercial administration activities.
• Professional membership of RICS, CIOB or working towards accreditation.

What the Employer Offers

• £55,000 - £75,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Benefits package.
• Clear career progression opportunities within an established and growing business.

How to Apply
  
Contact the Cityscape recruitment team to apply for this Quantity Surveyor opportunity or to ask questions about the role.
  
Cityscape is recruiting on behalf of an enabling works business.