Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager

Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager

Location: London

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 Annually

Work Type: Full time

• Manage 2–4 Prime Residential Projects Across Central London
• Full Commercial & Project Management Responsibility from Initial Tender to Final Accounts
• Established Contractor with Ambitious Growth Plans & Flexible Working

An established and ambitious high-end residential contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of prime residential new builds and refurbishments across Central London, with individual project values up to £5M.

The business has been operating for approximately 15 years, building an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential projects for private clients, architects and designers.

With an ambitious management team, a strong pipeline of prestigious projects and exciting growth plans over the next couple of years, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor at an exciting stage of its development.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager, you will take full commercial and operational responsibility for 2–4 prime residential projects simultaneously, managing each scheme from initial tender and pre-construction through to project delivery, final accounts and client handover.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery, including estimating, procurement, cost management, programming, subcontractor coordination and overall project performance.

You will work closely with Site Managers and wider project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the exceptional quality standards expected within the prime residential sector.

The role offers considerable autonomy, with the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your projects while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive management team.

Flexible working arrangements are available, combining regular site visits, management meetings and the opportunity to work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying

• Take full commercial responsibility for 2–4 prime residential projects simultaneously, with individual values up to £5M.

• Manage projects from initial tender, estimating and pre-construction through to final accounts.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender submissions, pricing schedules and commercial proposals.

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to identify costs, risks and opportunities.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, including preparing tender packages, obtaining quotations, negotiating rates and placing orders.

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and cash flow forecasts.

• Monitor project expenditure, profitability and commercial performance throughout construction.

• Prepare monthly valuations, applications for payment and financial reports.

• Identify, price, negotiate and agree variations, ensuring additional works are commercially accounted for.

• Manage subcontractor payments, valuations and final account agreements.

• Prepare and negotiate final accounts, maximising commercial recovery and project profitability.

• Project Management / Delivery

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple prime residential new build and refurbishment projects.

• Develop, implement and manage construction programmes, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.

• Oversee and manage Site Managers and site teams across each project.

• Coordinate subcontractors, specialist trades, suppliers, architects and consultants.

• Manage project resources, procurement schedules and subcontractor sequencing.

• Monitor progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures.

• Act as a key point of contact for private clients, architects, interior designers and consultants.

• Chair regular site and progress meetings, providing updates on programme, budgets, quality and project performance.

• Ensure exceptional standards of workmanship, quality control and attention to detail.

• Identify and resolve design, technical and construction challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with health and safety requirements and contractual obligations.

• Oversee snagging, commissioning, practical completion and final client handover.

• Report directly to the Managing Director, providing regular commercial and operational updates across all projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a combined Quantity Surveying and Project Management role within the construction industry.

• Strong background delivering prime or super-prime residential new builds, refurbishments and complex renovation projects.

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ideally with individual values between £1M and £5M+.

• Demonstrable experience managing projects from initial tender through to practical completion and final accounts.

• Strong commercial understanding, including estimating, procurement, cost control, valuations, variations and contract administration.

• Excellent construction knowledge, with experience managing programmes, Site Managers and subcontractors.

• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts.

• Confident dealing directly with high-net-worth private clients, architects, consultants and specialist trades.

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

• Commercially astute, proactive and capable of independently managing multiple projects.

• Relevant construction management or Quantity Surveying qualifications would be advantageous.

• The Opportunity

• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager looking to join an established yet ambitious contractor delivering prestigious residential projects across Central London.

• The business offers a close-knit and collaborative management environment, with direct access to the Managing Director and genuine autonomy over both the commercial and operational delivery of projects.

• With exciting expansion plans over the next couple of years, there is significant opportunity to play an important role in the company's growth, with potential progression into a senior management or director-level position as the business develops.

• The role also offers flexible working from home, allowing you to balance project visits, management meetings and remote working without the requirement to be office-based five days a week.

• Reference number: AF-83-1K7ABTRUQ

• Profession: Residential

• Project Management

• Company: Redfish Solutions

• Date posted: 11th Nov, 2026

• Posted on 12th Nov, 2026