Quantity Surveyor

Location Greater London
Discipline: Principal Contractors
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££75000 - £85000 per annum
Contact name: Michael Ogunyankin

Contact email: michael@borneltd.com
Job ref: V-82762
Published: 27 days ago
Startdate: 2026-08-18
Quantity Surveyor | Main contractor | Essex | Up to £80,000 + Package
 
I’m working with a smaller, established contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility across a varied portfolio of projects.
 
This is an all-round commercial role covering both pre and post-contract duties, with projects ranging from smaller works through to approximately £2m across commercial, public sector and residential refurbishment.
 
The Role
  • Preparing estimates and tender submissions
  • Procurement of subcontractors, labour, materials and plant
  • Commercial management of projects from tender through to final account
  • Preparing interim valuations and pricing variations
  • Managing project costs and protecting commercial margins
  • Working directly with clients and their representatives
  • Producing and agreeing profitable final accounts
 
What they're looking for
  • Experienced Quantity Surveyor with an all-round contracting background
  • Strong refurbishment experience
  • Comfortable with both estimating/pre-construction and project QS duties
  • Experience across commercial, public sector and/or residential projects advantageous
  • Able to independently manage projects up to approximately £2m
  • Commercially minded and comfortable working within a smaller contractor environment
 
The Business
  • Small, established contractor
  • Varied workload across commercial, public sector and residential
  • Predominantly refurbishment projects
  • Opportunity for significant autonomy and direct involvement across the full project lifecycle
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | 07551 155 789 |
michael @ borneltd . com
 
No pressure — happy to talk through the opportunity in more detail.