Project Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor – Major Commercial Refurbishment – West End, London

Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + Package

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a major £150m–£200m commercial development in London’s West End.

The scheme involves a complex technical refurbishment and significant structural alterations to deliver a new hybrid commercial workspace, offering an excellent opportunity to work on a large-scale, technically challenging project in a prime London location.

The business has an excellent pipeline of work, with a further four to five commercial developments due to commence in the same area. This provides excellent continuity of work, long-term career prospects and the opportunity to remain working locally. The business unit is also recognised for its excellent staff retention, offering a stable and supportive working environment.

Role Overview:

• Title: Project Quantity Surveyor

• Projects: Major commercial refurbishment and structural alterations

• Location: West End, Central London

• Project Value: £150m–£200m

• Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + Package

• Type: Permanent

• Start: ASAP, but can wait for the right person

Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring costs are controlled and financial targets are achieved.

• Prepare and manage subcontractor procurement packages, including tender analysis, negotiations and appointments.

• Administer subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.

• Monitor project costs, forecasts, cash flow and commercial performance, reporting any risks or opportunities.

• Assess variations, compensation events and changes to scope, ensuring these are accurately valued and agreed.

• Work closely with the Project Manager and wider site team to identify commercial risks and maximise project value.

• Assist with monthly cost reporting, CVRs and financial forecasting.

• Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.

• Previous experience on commercial construction, refurbishment or structural alteration projects would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement, package management, valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Experience with cost reporting, forecasting and commercial risk management.

• Good working knowledge of construction contracts, ideally JCT.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside project delivery teams.

• A commercially aware, organised and proactive approach.

• Relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification preferred.

• Right to work in the UK.

If you're a Project Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a major commercial development in the West End, with the added benefit of a strong pipeline of future projects and excellent staff retention, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663 to discuss the opportunity.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation