Job Description
Quantity Surveyor Major Mixed-Use Development (King s Cross)
A leading main contractor is currently delivering a landmark mixed-use development in King s Cross, Central London and is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team through the final stages of delivery. The project is well established, with approximately 8 months remaining on site, and requires an additional QS to help manage workload and maintain commercial stability.
The Quantity Surveyor s Role
The successful Quantity Surveyor will join a large, experienced commercial team and play a key role in supporting ongoing commercial activities during project close-out.
You will work closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, and site teams, contributing across post-contract duties, including:
- Supporting cost management on a £260m mixed-use development
- Assisting with variations, change control, and cost reporting
- Managing limited remaining procurement (small residual packages only)
- Supporting interim valuations and final account preparation
- Liaising with subcontractors and internal delivery teams
- Helping to steady the ship and reduce pressure on the wider team
Project details include:
- Residential (social & private)
- Student accommodation
- Shell & core retail
- Office / lab / workspace accommodation
The Quantity Surveyor
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Newly promoted Quantity Surveyor or 1+ year operating at QS level
- Main contractor experience preferred
- Strong post-contract exposure
- Confident communicator, able to work within a large team environment
- Organised, reliable, and commercially aware
- Able to commute to Central London
In Return?
- Salary: £50,000 £65,000 (dependent on experience)
- £4,000 travel allowance
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Opportunity to gain experience on a major London scheme
- Supportive and well-resourced commercial team
If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your next career move and would like to work on a flagship London development, please apply with your CV for further details.
Ref: QS-KX-01
