Quantity Surveyor

Location: South East London
Salary: £60,000–£80,000 per annum, depending on experience

Join a well-established, family-run scaffolding business where people genuinely stay.

We’re working with a successful scaffolding subcontractor based in South East London who are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a family-run business with an excellent reputation, a strong pipeline of work and an incredibly low staff turnover. Unlike larger, more corporate organisations, this is a business where people are valued, relationships matter, and employees are given the opportunity to build a long-term career.

With a competitive salary of £60,000–£80,000 on offer, this role would suit a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with experience in scaffolding, construction or a related subcontracting environment.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of scaffolding projects, working closely with the operational team, clients and senior management to ensure projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of scaffolding projects from inception through to final account.
• Preparing, reviewing and submitting valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Measuring and valuing variations, additional works and changes to scope.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, cash flow and commercial performance.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and ensuring costs are accurately recorded.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, main contractors and project teams.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Working closely with the management and operational teams to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Ensuring contractual obligations, payment terms and commercial deadlines are met.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially aware and proactive Quantity Surveyor who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within scaffolding, construction or a subcontracting environment.
• A good understanding of subcontractor commercial management and construction contracts.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with clients and internal teams.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.

Scaffolding experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience in other construction subcontracting sectors will also be considered.

What's On Offer

• £60,000–£80,000 salary, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to join a well-established, family-run business.
• An exceptionally low staff turnover and a stable, supportive working environment.
• A close-knit team where your contribution is recognised and valued.
• Direct access to decision-makers and the opportunity to make a real impact.
• The chance to develop a long-term career within a successful specialist subcontractor.
• A South East London base.

Interested

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity with a business that values its people as much as its commercial success, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation to find out more about the role and the business.