Quantity Surveyor

Job Reference: BM-COM-001

Summary
Blackmount is recruiting Quantity Surveyors for a pipeline of commercial, residential and fit-out projects across London. You will manage costs, valuations and subcontract packages from tender to final account, working closely with project teams and clients to protect margin and keep budgets under control.

Typical Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project cost plans, budgets and forecasts
• Produce monthly valuations and agree payments with clients and subcontractors
• Tender, negotiate and award subcontract packages
• Value and agree variations, change orders and instructions
• Prepare cost reports and cash flow forecasts for senior management
• Administer subcontracts, including payment notices and retention
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and advise the project team
• Prepare and settle final accounts

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years’ quantity surveying experience on London projects
• Track record on commercial, residential or fit-out schemes
• Confident negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple packages and competing deadlines
• Clear communicator with clients, consultants and site teams
• Commercially minded, with sound judgement on risk
• Full right to work in the UK

Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (essential)
• MRICS, or actively working towards chartership (desirable)
• Valid CSCS card (essential)
• SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Understanding of the Construction Act and payment legislation
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Key Skills & Technical Knowledge
• Measurement and valuation
• JCT and NEC contract administration
• Take-off software such as CostX or Bluebeam
• Advanced Excel
• Commercial software such as Procore, Causeway or Sage
• Cost reporting and cash flow forecasting
• Subcontract procurement and tender analysis
• Final account preparation

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually
• Performance-related bonus
• 25+ days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Funded RICS membership and APC support
• Private healthcare (selected employers)
• Hybrid working on suitable projects
• Season ticket loan or travel allowance

Career Progression
Clear route to Senior Quantity Surveyor, then Commercial Manager and Commercial Director, with APC support along the way.

Why Apply
Blackmount is building a shortlist of Quantity Surveyors for several London projects due to mobilise in the coming months. Registering now puts you at the front of the queue for roles that are rarely advertised publicly, with employers who are keen to secure strong commercial talent early.

How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to jobs@blackmountrecruitment.com, quoting job reference BM-COM-001 and the job title in the subject line. All applications are treated in confidence, and your details will not be shared with a client without your permission.

Equal Opportunities
Blackmount Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.