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Posted 23 July, 2026

Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill and Brennan
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Major Residential New Build) – East London/EssexSalary/Package: £65,000 – £85,000 DOE + Travel + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave (Freelance day rate also availableO'Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who have secured a major residential development in London. The project is a £100m RC Frame apartment scheme comprising a large-scale multi-storey residential development and forms part of a wider regeneration programme within the area.They are seeking to hire an experienced Quantity Surveyor who can take commercial responsibility for a significant portion of the project and manage the procurement, delivery and final accounting of key subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle.The client is open to considering individuals from either a strong main contracting background or those currently working for a residential developer, provided they have experience delivering large-scale residential schemes and are comfortable managing substantial package values.You will join an established commercial team on a flagship development, working alongside experienced Commercial Managers and Senior Surveyors, offering excellent long-term progression opportunities within a highly successful contractor.Role OverviewTitle: Quantity SurveyorProject: £100m RC Frame Residential DevelopmentLocation: LondonSalary: £65,000 – £85,000 DOE + Package (Freelance also available)Start: ASAP but can wait for the right personType: PermanentResponsibilitiesLeading the procurement of subcontract packages across the projectCommercial management of approximately 50% of the subcontract packages on sitePreparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts with subcontractorsProducing cost reports, forecasts and monthly commercial reportingManaging variations, change control and commercial risk across allocated packagesWorking closely with site, design and operational teams to ensure successful project deliveryRequirementsExperience working as a Quantity Surveyor within either a main contractor or residential developer environmentPrevious experience delivering large-scale residential developmentsStrong understanding of subcontract procurement and package managementExperience preparing and agreeing final accountsKnowledge of JCT forms of contract and commercial reporting processesAble and willing to commute to London and site locations as requiredIf you're a Quantity Surveyor with either strong developer or main contracting experience and are looking to join a leading contractor on a flagship residential scheme, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663, or send your CV via email .ONeill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientationTPBN1_UKTJ