Project Quantity Surveyor

A long-established, independent construction consultancy in London is seeking a commercially driven Project QS to join its expanding cost management team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Project QS to work across some of the UK’s most recognisable commercial, heritage, residential, hospitality, and cultural developments. The Project QS will be involved in complex, design-led schemes where technical quality and client service are held to exceptionally high standards. This Project QS role offers the chance to work closely with leading developers, architects, and institutional clients, placing the Project QS at the centre of high-profile project delivery. The Project QS will join a consultancy renowned for its independent thinking, collaborative culture, and long-standing reputation within the built environment. For a Project QS looking for greater project exposure and a more consultative role, this opportunity delivers genuine variety and progression.

Responsibilities

Manage the commercial aspects of projects from initial feasibility through to completion and final account; Oversee procurement strategies; Prepare tender documentation; Evaluate contractor returns; Provide detailed cost advice throughout the project lifecycle; Work directly with clients, design teams, and contractors; Ensure schemes remain commercially aligned and strategically managed; Administer contracts, predominantly under JCT forms; Support project delivery across multiple sectors and workstreams

Requirements

3-6 years’ UK consultancy or client-side experience across commercial, residential, hospitality, or heritage sectors; Comfortable managing both pre- and post-contract duties while maintaining strong client relationships; Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts; Detail-focused; Commercially aware; Confident operating in a client-facing environment

Nice to have

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management; MRICS or APC progression

Benefits

Bonus; London-based role with exposure to landmark commercial, heritage & residential projects; Strong client-facing responsibility and project ownership; Clear progression within a respected independent consultancy; Collaborative and technically focused working environment