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Quantity Surveyor

Adecco
Romford · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£100,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Romford, Greater London
Category
Construction and Property

Full‑Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Client is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. We are a dynamic and long-standing consultancy, delivering high‑quality cost management and commercial services across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident QS who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team with autonomy, responsibility, client interaction, and working on fast‑paced projects.



All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

About the Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of your projects, running them day-to-day from initial inception through to successful completion. You will be responsible for working on multiple fast track fit out projects, delivering cost management services, while acting as a trusted client‑facing representative of the business.

You will primarily be based from our Romford office, with regular travel to sites across the UK.


Key Responsibilities

  • Full delivery of cost management services from inception stage through to completion
  • Administering contracts (primarily in JCT contracts)
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Represent the business professionally in client, contractor and design team meetings
  • Travel to project sites across the UK as required
  • Contribute to business growth through high‑quality service delivery


About You – Experience & Skills

We are looking for a confident, motivated QS with a strong track record in delivering high‑quality work. The ideal candidate will have:


Essential Requirements

  • 7+ years’ experience in Quantity Surveying.
  • Strong background in fast‑paced, high‑volume fit‑out projects (ranging from £100K to £5 Million). Projects include new fit out, refurbishments, extensions and alterations and multi-site roll out programmes.
  • Proven experience running your own projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision.
  • Experience in the administration of JCT construction contracts.
  • Excellent client‑facing skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
  • Willingness and flexibility to work on projects across the UK.
  • Ability to work from our Romford office as your main base
  • Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Desirable

  • Chartered (MRICS) or working towards chartership
  • Experience in client-side consultancy and working within an SME


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Company benefits package including private health insurance and death in service.
  • Strong opportunities for career progression.
  • Support with professional development and chartership. xwzovoh
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.


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