Quantity Surveyor in EC1

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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor\nLocation: North London (Brent Cross area)\nSalary: Competitive (DOE) + Package\nJob Type: Full-time, Permanent\nRecruiter: City Calling\nRef: City Calling – QS /\n\nAbout the Role\n\nCity Calling is delighted to be recruiting a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a respected main contractor operating in North London. Our client has recently been awarded significant works within a regeneration scheme – one of the largest and most high-profile development projects in the capital.\n\nThis is an opportunity to join a hands-on, delivery-focused team working across multiple residential blocks, including apartments, reception areas, amenity spaces, and leisure facilities.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Manage all commercial aspects of the project from procurement to final account.\n\n * \n\n Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment in line with contract terms.\n\n * \n\n Monitor project costs, variations, and change control, ensuring early warning of cost overruns.\n\n * \n\n Procure and manage sub-contractor packages, including placing orders, processing payments, and agreeing final accounts.\n\n * \n\n Liaise with the site team to track progress, manage material deliveries, and resolve commercial issues on the ground.\n\n * \n\n Work closely with the client and supply chain to ensure timely flow of information and materials – including managing logistics where supplies are sourced from Europe.\n\n * \n\n Attend site progress meetings and provide commercial reports to senior management.\n\n * \n\n Assist in resolving drying time and sequencing challenges in relation to floor screeds and changing environmental conditions.\n\nAbout You\n\nThe ideal candidate will have previous experience working on residential or mixed-use new-build projects, ideally with a main contractor or developer. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to solve practical commercial problems on site.\n\nEssential skills and experience:\n\n * \n\n Proven track record as a Quantity Surveyor in UK construction.\n\n * \n\n Experience with sub-contract procurement, valuations, and cost reporting.\n\n * \n\n Strong negotiation and communication skills.\n\n * \n\n Good knowledge of JCT or similar standard forms of contract.\n\n * \n\n Ability to work independently and as part of a small commercial team.\n\n * \n\n Eligible to work in the UK.\n\nDesirable but not essential:\n\n * \n\n Experience with residential apartment schemes.\n\n * \n\n Familiarity with logistics / material sourcing from European suppliers.\n\n * \n\n Experience with floor screeding packages and managing drying time issues.\n\nWhat Our Client Offers\n\n * \n\n A key role on a flagship regeneration project (Brent Cross).\n\n * \n\n Stable, long-term workload with a growing contractor.\n\n * \n\n Competitive salary and genuine career progression.\n\n * \n\n Supportive team environment where your input is valued