Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Major Residential New Build) – East London/Essex

Salary/Package: £65,000 – £85,000 DOE + Travel + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave (Freelance day rate also available

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who have secured a major residential development in London. The project is a £100m RC Frame apartment scheme comprising a large-scale multi-storey residential development and forms part of a wider regeneration programme within the area.

They are seeking to hire an experienced Quantity Surveyor who can take commercial responsibility for a significant portion of the project and manage the procurement, delivery and final accounting of key subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle.

The client is open to considering individuals from either a strong main contracting background or those currently working for a residential developer, provided they have experience delivering large-scale residential schemes and are comfortable managing substantial package values.

You will join an established commercial team on a flagship development, working alongside experienced Commercial Managers and Senior Surveyors, offering excellent long-term progression opportunities within a highly successful contractor.

Role Overview

• Title: Quantity Surveyor
• Project: £100m RC Frame Residential Development
• Location: London
• Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 DOE + Package (Freelance also available)
• Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Leading the procurement of subcontract packages across the project
• Commercial management of approximately 50% of the subcontract packages on site
• Preparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts with subcontractors
• Producing cost reports, forecasts and monthly commercial reporting
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk across allocated packages
• Working closely with site, design and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery

Requirements

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within either a main contractor or residential developer environment
• Previous experience delivering large-scale residential developments
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and package management
• Experience preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Knowledge of JCT forms of contract and commercial reporting processes
• Able and willing to commute to London and site locations as required

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with either strong developer or main contracting experience and are looking to join a leading contractor on a flagship residential scheme, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email (url removed).

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