Quantity Surveyor – Major RC-Frame Residential Projects (West & North West & North East London)

Locations: West London & North West London & North East London

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Travel + Bonus + Benefits

Employer: Leading Main Contractor | High-Quality Residential Delivery

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a no.2 Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected main contractor delivering large-scale RC-frame residential developments across West, North West and North East London.

You’ll support the commercial delivery of major high-density apartment schemes, operating within a structured team environment while gaining exposure to procurement, cost management, subcontractor performance, and value engineering.

With multiple projects ranging from £50 million to £150 million, this role offers strong opportunities for professional growth, technical variety, and long-term stability.

️ Project Environment

You’ll work across major multi-block residential developments, typically involving:

• 300–500+ RC-frame apartments per scheme
• Mixed-tenure delivery, including affordable, shared ownership, and private sale units
• High-rise reinforced concrete structures with complex logistics
• Multi-phase programmes offering progression and continuity
• Delivery environments where you can take ownership of work packages and influence commercial outcomes

Some schemes may be live and midway through delivery, while others are entering pre-construction, providing diverse experience across the full project lifecycle.

Your Role as Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll help manage the commercial and financial elements of high-rise residential delivery, ensuring robust cost control and contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage work packages across multi-block RC-frame phases
• Lead procurement, tendering, subcontractor management, valuations & variations
• Support with detailed cost plans, cashflows, CVCs, and forecasts
• Assist in identifying value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
• Work closely with the Technical and Production teams to resolve risks and align plans
• Maintain strong subcontractor relationships and ensure documentation accuracy
• Support trainee or junior surveyors when required

Skills & Experience Required

• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Experience in residential or mixed-use construction (RC-frame beneficial)
• Strong procurement and subcontract management experience
• Skilled in cost reporting, forecasting & commercial analysis
• Strong communicator with excellent commercial awareness
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and ambitious to progress
• Interest in or working toward RICS / CIOB membership

Why Join?

• Work on major RC-frame residential projects across London
• Exposure to large-scale, complex multi-phase development
• Progression pathway to Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Supportive commercial leadership and structured mentoring
• Collaborative, values-led culture focused on growth and development
• Long-term pipeline offering career stability and project continuity

What’s on Offer

• Up to £75,000 basic salary
• Car Allowance + Travel Allowance
• Bonus, Private Healthcare & Pension
• Paid volunteering days & wellbeing support
• Long-term career progression and training investment

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply