Quantity Surveyor in London

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80,000

ABOUT THE COMPANY

You’ll be joining a leading name in the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector, recognised for delivering high-quality interior projects across London and the South East. With over 25 years in the industry, this business has built a strong reputation for excellence in project delivery, teamwork and client service.

They specialise in Cat A, Cat B and refurbishment schemes, working across multiple sectors including workplace, education, and retail. The company’s success is driven by its people — a collaborative, professional team who take pride in delivering projects that exceed client expectations.

Known for their supportive culture, open communication, and commitment to quality, this business offers the environment, resources and structure for talented professionals to thrive.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Cambridge commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects — from initial tender through to final account — ensuring each scheme is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard.

As a key member of the project team, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of cost control and commercial management, working closely with Project Managers and site teams.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing cost planning, tendering, procurement and subcontractor negotiation.
  • Preparing and reviewing budgets, valuations, cost reports and forecasts.
  • Administering contracts and managing change control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Undertaking value engineering and ensuring commercial viability of design proposals.
  • Assessing and managing project risks, variations and financial implications.
  • Liaising with clients, consultants and the wider project team to maintain strong relationships and clear communication.
  • Producing accurate final accounts and maintaining full commercial transparency.
  • Supporting the mentoring and development of junior team members where appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within commercial fit-out or refurbishment.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of cost planning, procurement and contract administration.
  • Familiarity with JCT contracts and the full project lifecycle from tender to final account.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, clients and subcontractors.
  • Proactive and organised approach with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
  • Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (degree level or equivalent).
  • Based in or within a commutable distance of Cambridge, with flexibility to visit sites as required.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

This business takes pride in investing in its people and maintaining a supportive, professional working environment.

  • Competitive base salary (dependent on experience) plus annual performance bonus.
  • Based in modern Cambridge offices with hybrid working flexibility.
  • Exposure to diverse and high-quality commercial interiors and refurbishment projects.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement into Senior QS or Commercial Manager roles.
  • Pension scheme, private healthcare and generous holiday entitlement.
  • Professional development support — including RICS membership and ongoing training.
  • Collaborative company culture with a focus on teamwork, integrity and quality delivery.
  • Stable and secure pipeline of projects, offering long-term career progression

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About this Recruiter

Jake Rodger
Consultant

A bit about me

I’ve been working in recruitment for nearly three years, primarily focused on internal operations. At Cityscape Recruitment, I am part of the Commercial Fit-Out and Refurbishment team and am responsible for recruiting top talent for various white-collar positions within this sector. When I’m not working, I enjoy staying active and participating in sports such as Football, Golf, and Kickboxing. Additionally, I’m an avid musician and play the guitar as well as write songs as a member of a band.
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Are you looking for new construction job? If you are a skilled construction professional, we will have an opportunity for you. We are an experienced construction recruitment agency and have an impressive track record of sourcing the best opportunities for the professionals we work for.

Providing you with an in-depth insight of industry knowledge, we can help you make the most informed decisions about your next move, now and for the entirety of your career.

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About Cityscape Recruitment

Cityscape Recruitment is not like any other construction recruitment agency. Our business does not have a sales-driven environment, instead, we reward quality over quantity.

We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.

And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.

SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Clients we work for

Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.

What our clients say

We have worked with Alex Wallace and the Cityscape Recruitment team for a number of years now and find their service excellent.

They supply well matched and vetted candidates and very quickly understood all our requirements. They have always demonstrated good market knowledge and an ability to deliver to our requirements.

Commercial Director,
Main Contractor

I have used Cityscape Recruitment multiple times over the last 5 years. Very pleasant to deal with and all candidates put forward for interview are well suited to the position and well vetted by the team, so there is no time wasted with unsuitable applicants. I would highly recommend Cityscape. I intend to use them again in the future should any vacancies become available.

Operations Director,
Platt and Reilly Ltd

The Cityscape Recruitment team has always been great to deal with. Always ready to listen to our needs and requirements, a quality some recruiters do not appreciate or have, then advising where they can assist in our staff procurement. We look forward to working with Laura and Cityscape in the coming years.

Director,
Soilfix

Construction Recruitment FAQs

Here are answers to some questions that you may have.

At Cityscape Recruitment we have teams of consultants who find opportunities for construction professionals in the following sectors:

  • Main Contractor – Build
  • Fit Out and Refurbishment
  • Residential Development
  • Specialist Contract
  • Civil Engineering
  • Consultancy

Read more about our company here.

Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.

They can also recruit for the complete range of seniorities within these specialist areas. From Graduate roles, up to Heads of Departments and Managing Directors

To view all our live roles, click here

Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape. 

Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes. 

Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.

Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country. 

To view all of our live roles, click here

When you first contact us, be that through direct contact, responding to an advert or applying through our website, we will connect you with a consultant who works in your specialist area. 

Initially, they will arrange a meeting to talk through your CV and career history. They will encourage you to go into detail about your background and experiences, capabilities and responsibilities, personal circumstances and any other factors they feel are relevant to help them build up a well-rounded profile of you. 

We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential. 

After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.

If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)

If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment. 

Finally, we will support you in resigning from your current role, navigating potential counter offers and starting your new role.