Quantity Surveyor - Central London (London Bridge)
The Client: Established over 40 years ago, this growing independent consultancy provides quantity surveying and project management services across the UK.
Operating from offices in London and The Midlands, the firm manages a broad and varied portfolio, ranging from schools and heritage sites to commercial and residential schemes. It has built a reputation for delivering thorough, high-quality work that protects the original design intent while ensuring value for money.
The practice is guided by the core principles of integrity, collaboration, and excellence. With a genuine focus on its people, a supportive team culture, and a commitment to professional development, the firm offers an excellent environment for individuals looking to progress their careers.
The Role: A Quantity Surveyor is required to join a growing team in London, based near London Bridge. This represents an excellent client-facing opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility through to final account and post-construction delivery, on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors.
Working as part of a close-knit and experienced team, the successful candidate will collaborate directly with clients and design teams, acting as an active partner on end-to-end construction projects through regular site visits.
The role is central to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, whilst maintaining existing client relationships and supporting the expansion into new sectors. This position offers comprehensive exposure to all aspects of cost management, including tendering, procurement, and contract advice.
Key Responsibilities: You’ll work as part of a collaborative team to deliver a full range of client-side cost consultancy services, including:
Lead clients and design teams through cost management, tendering, contract and procurement processes, attending regular meetings onsite and virtually.
Prepare and present order of cost estimates, detailed elemental cost plans, quantities and descriptions.
Prepare tender documentation including contract sum analysis, drafting JCT contracts, tender document framework etc.
Analyse tenders, prepare written reports and recommendations. Liaise and negotiate with contractors/specialists.
Create and manage execution of contract documents. Proactively manage project phase costs, assessing risks of cost variation or costs of delays.
Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
Assist with supporting project managers and contract administrators on contractual matters, dispute avoidance etc.
Assist with Client liaison, funder liaison.
Office Location: Central London (London Bridge)
Head Count: 30+
Project Sectors: Prime Residential, Commercial Offices, Education and Heritage
Requirements for the Quantity Surveyor:
Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
2+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy (ideally)
Interested in working towards MRICS chartership or already qualified
Confident in measurement and cost analysis
Relevant experience in cost planning, tendering, and contract documentation (JCT)
Experience in commercial offices
What can they offer you?
Highly competitive basic salary (negotiable DOE)
Performance related bonus scheme
PMI
Staff development and MRICS/APC support
Hybrid working (typically 1 day per week from home)
Pension scheme
Regular team socials
Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Guy Dugdale – guy@prosper-consulting.org.uk