Project Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage cost, procurement & contracts for £300m high‑rise London developments.

Key Responsibilities

• value engineering
• cost management
• procurement
• valuations
• risk reporting
• compliance

Tasks

You’ll ensure financial accuracy, value delivery, and commercial efficiency while collaborating with senior stakeholders to support the successful delivery of these high-rise developments. Reporting directly to a Commercial Manager, you’ll take responsibility for key aspects of cost management, procurement, and contract administration across major work packages. -Work on flagship high-rise projects in prime London locations valued up to £300m. -Contribute to value engineering and cost-optimisation initiatives. -Assist with forecasting, reporting, and commercial risk management. -Ensure full compliance with company procedures and commercial best practice. -Lead procurement, tendering, subcontractor management, and contract administration. -Prepare and review valuations, variations, and cost/value reconciliations (CVRs). -Collaborate closely with project, design, and technical teams to achieve programme, quality, and financial objectives. -Support the Commercial Manager in overseeing project-wide commercial performance.

Requirements

• excel
• cost management
• quantity surveying
• residential
• 5+ years
• negotiation

What You Bring

Exceptional opportunities have arisen for experienced Project Quantity Surveyors to join leading Tier 1 contractors and developers delivering a series of high-rise, design-led residential projects redefining modern living across East, West, South, and North London. -Proficient in Excel and cost management systems. -Supportive leadership and access to long-term major project pipelines -Strong commercial awareness, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. -Proven background in RC frame and residential construction. -Minimum 5+ years’ experience delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects. -Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent).

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Benefits

With individual project values reaching £300 million, these flagship schemes will introduce hundreds of new homes within architecturally distinctive towers, featuring luxury private residences, premium amenities, landscaped podium gardens, and world-class wellness facilities. Each development represents the next generation of London living — technically complex, sustainably designed, and built to exceptional standards — offering ambitious commercial professionals the opportunity to play a key role in landmark projects of national significance. 💰 Salary: Up to £75,000 basic + full package (car allowance, travel allowance, bonus, healthcare, pension) -Structured career progression and professional development -Gain exposure to luxury residential, mixed-tenure, and RC frame schemes. -Car allowance, travel allowance, bonus, private healthcare, and pension -Opportunity to work on complex, design-led high-rise developments -Long-term career progression with strong leadership and mentorship. -Up to £75,000 basic salary + comprehensive benefits package

About Stratus Search & Recruitment

-Founded in 2005, the company began as a boutique search consultancy and has since established a strong presence in the built environment and real estate markets. -It operates both retained and contingency searches, managing projects ranging from boutique residential schemes to large commercial developments. -The team combines deep expertise across various sectors, including cost & project management, engineering, petrochem, EfW, and nuclear, ensuring precise placements. -Actively operating internationally, the company has placed professionals on significant infrastructure projects across the EMEA region, such as metros, ports, and smart city developments. -Clients include private developers, social housing contractors, EPCs, and specialist consultancies, with roles spanning from quantity surveying to C-suite positions. -The company also provides advisory services to senior individuals during contract negotiations and redundancy transitions, offering tailored and discrete support. -With a diverse client base spanning property consultancy, oil & gas, HR, and legal sectors, it is recognized for its agility and depth of expertise across industries. -Emphasizing long-term relationships over transactional recruiting, the company prioritizes building strong, enduring partnerships with its clients.

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