Quantity Surveyor

Rate: £54 per hour (£405 P/D) Umbrella PAYE Location: Canary Wharf, London Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid / Project Based Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a major infrastructure…

Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £405/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 3 September 2026

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Rate: £54 per hour (£405 P/D) Umbrella PAYE
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Project Based

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a major infrastructure contractor and support the commercial delivery of a significant project?

Our client is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Canary Wharf, taking responsibility for cost and commercial management across their area of the project.

Job Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the wider commercial and project teams to manage costs, income and commercial performance while ensuring value for money and maintaining required project standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing project costs, income and commercial performance
Preparing Activity Schedules and Resource Schedules
Reviewing and analysing tender and contract documentation
Monitoring subcontractor activities and managing supply-chain commercial matters
Preparing commercial reports, progress updates and financial reconciliations
Analysing rates and prices and agreeing variations and compensation events
Preparing, submitting and negotiating claims
Reviewing complex contract programmes and supporting delay and disruption assessments
Supporting procurement programmes and strategy
Managing commercial relationships with clients, stakeholders and the supply chain
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team where required

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or major infrastructure
BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB, or currently working towards professional membership
CSCS Professional Qualified Person Card
Strong cost and commercial management experience
Experience managing subcontractors and supply-chain packages
Good understanding of variations, compensation events and claims
Experience with commercial reporting and financial reconciliation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major contractor and play a key role within an established commercial team.

We are interviewing for this position immediately. For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Isabelle Lock on (phone number removed)

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