Quantity Surveyor / Estimator – Hands-On, Commercially Minded
Location: Wimbledon, SW19 8UGSalary: £40–50k + performance bonus (negotiable)
About Us:We are a growing refurbishment and building business delivering high-quality residential projects in SW London & Surrey. Our turnover is projected to exceed £1M in 2026, with a significant portion of work secured from a related property development company we own. We operate with a small core team and a network of trusted subcontractors.
The Role:We are looking for a commercially sharp, adaptable Quantity Surveyor / Estimator who can take ownership of project costs, margin protection, cash flow management, and reporting. This is not a corporate QS role — you’ll work directly with the director and project/operations manager in a small, fast-moving business. You will also have the chance to design and implement systems that make our business scalable and profitable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate estimates and cost plans for small developments, shell & core projects and residential refurbishments and control project costs and monitor margins from tender through to final account
- Track committed costs, variations, and cash flow
- Produce clear management reports on project profitability and risk
- Manage subcontractor commercial relationships, including valuations and final accounts
- Build and maintain a simple, scalable estimating and reporting system
- Advise on commercial decisions and pricing strategy
Who You Are:
- Experienced QS / Estimator, ideally with 4–10 years in small or medium builders
- Comfortable working with subcontractor-led delivery models
- Commercially minded: understands margin, cash flow, and risk management
- Adaptable, hands-on, and happy to take responsibility across multiple areas
- Able to challenge directors and operations constructively
What We Offer:
- A key, highly visible role in a fast-growing company
- Opportunity to influence systems, strategy, and profitability
- Exposure to both “guaranteed pipeline” work and external residential projects
- Performance bonus tied to margin and cash flow results after year 1
Warning: This is not a corporate, measurement-only role. If you expect to “just measure” and let others worry about money, this isn’t for you.