Quantity Surveyor - London
LJB & Co · London, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 6 Nov 2026.
Job ID: quantity-surveyor-london-constructionCompany: LJB & CoQuantity SurveyorOur client is a growing London-based refurbishment and retrofit contractor delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality projects. They place strong emphasis on excellent service for clients and stakeholders and specialise in commercial, residential, education and leisure refurbishments. Projects are delivered across traditional and design-and-build contracts, with values ranging from 250k to 10m+. With new ventures and planned business expansion over the next year, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and fast-growing organisation. The Role We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and play a key role in the financial management of refurbishment and retrofit projects. Working closely with project and leadership teams, the successful candidate will support the delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring commercial control and value are maintained throughout. Key Responsibilities
- Support the pre-construction process, including cost planning, tender analysis and contract negotiations
- Manage project budgets, cost reporting and forecasting
- Prepare and agree subcontractor packages and manage subcontractor accounts
- Monitor and manage variations, change control and risk
- Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
- Work closely with project and site teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
- Build and maintain strong client and supply chain relationshipsKey Skills & Experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
- Minimum 5–6 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role
- Experience working on refurbishment and retrofit projects preferred
- Strong understanding of traditional and design-and-build contracts
- Excellent written, numerical and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detailPerson Specification
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks end-to-end
- Strong understanding of the construction sector
- Confident using commercial and cost management systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative, consultative approach
- Ability to build long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
Detail-oriented team player with a positive and solutions-focused mindsetPackage In return, our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive package, including a bonus scheme.
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