Specialist Contractor - Civils, Groundworks & RC FrameÂ
SE/ East London
£55k - £90k DOE Â
PAYE or Ltd Company
Our impressive client is expanding their commercial team to support a strong pipeline of major projects across London and the South East. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyors (Mid-Senior level) with a background in civils, groundworks, and RC frame to join their growing business.
Projects Include:
- Barking: Current £2m phase (30-storey tower block) + next £21m phase (4 tower blocks, podium & external works, 2-year build) - major developer client
- Guildford: £50m+ phased scheme (11 tower blocks & basement, 2-3 years) - major developer client
- Airports: Expansion projects at Stansted & Bristol (£15m total) for a leading Main Contractor
- Other sites: West Drayton, Barking, Stratford, Wentworth (£1m-£5m packages)
- Lead projects independently, reporting directly to the Commercial Director.
- Cost reporting & monitoring: monthly reporting on cost vs budget, projected costs & revenue.
- Procurement & management of specialist subcontractors (typically 5-10 per project, alongside self-delivery teams).
- Support the business's recent transition onto COINS for all commercial processes.
- Maintain strong commercial control across complex civils/RC frame projects.
- 4-10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying (Groundworks / RC Frame essential).
- Experience working with specialist subcontractor not just main contractor managing similar packages.Â
- Strong knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting & budget control
- Experience procuring subcontractors and managing direct labour delivery.
- Confident in leading projects with minimal supervision.
- Effective communicator with both site teams and clients.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with major developer and main contractor clients
- Clear progression pathway for the right individuals as we continue to grow
- Flexible structure with a balance of site and office-based work
- Competitive package with choice of PAYE or Ltd company engagement
- Vibrant, young and collaborative head office - views to moving end of year to bigger, revamped premises
- Excellent exposure with regular site visits (2-3 days per week)
- Good package benefits inc; 20 days holiday + travel expenses (PAYE includes statutory pension) and strong bonus structure.Â