Quantity Surveyor

Reference: ALEBQS04_1781694133

Quantity Surveyor - Drylining & Interiors

📍 St Albans / London Projects
💼 Permanent | Competitive Salary + Package


Overview

An established London-based specialist subcontractor with over 35 years of experience delivering high-quality interiors solutions is looking to appoint an experienced Drylining Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This role will involve a split between site and office, overseeing projects within the drylining division, typically ranging in value from £50k up to £4m.

In addition to drylining, the business delivers a wide range of services including partitioning, plastering, suspended ceilings, carpentry, structural framing systems, and full fit-out packages.

They work in partnership with a number of Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, with notable clients including Laing O'Rourke, BAM, Wates, and Mace.


The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring strong financial control, effective risk management, and cost certainty throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and senior commercial staff to support successful, high-quality project delivery.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial responsibilities across multiple drylining packages and projects
  • Prepare and maintain cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts
  • Lead subcontract procurement, including tendering, negotiation, and appointment
  • Assess valuations, variations, and payment applications
  • Produce accurate cost reporting and ensure projects remain within budget
  • Support contract administration, with a focus on JCT contracts
  • Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress and assess commercial impact
  • Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, including value engineering
  • Prepare and agree final accounts
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within drylining or interiors, ideally working with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
  • Experience managing high-value drylining packages
  • Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial processes
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment

Please note: This role is not suited to candidates with solely residential experience.


Qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
  • RICS accreditation (or working towards) is advantageous

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist contractor
  • Exposure to a diverse pipeline of projects working alongside Tier 1 main contractors and fit-out specialists
  • Strong emphasis on career progression and personal development
  • Supportive and collaborative commercial team environment
  • Competitive salary and package
  • St Albans-based office with projects across London and the surrounding areas

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with drylining experience looking for your next step, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion:

[email protected]

07570 420408

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£50,000.00 - £75,000.00
Per annum
GBP50000 - GBP75000 per annum

Hertfordshire

Full Time

Added 17/06/2026
Reference: ALEBQS04_1781694133

Quantity Surveyor

Hertfordshire
Full Time

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