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Quantity Surveyor

Kilnbridge

London, Site Based

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK's leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country's most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project's needs.

We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

We're seeking a Quantity Surveyor's to join our Commercial team and support the delivery of one of our major projects.

What you'll do:

  • Manage commercial delivery from handover to final account, ensuring control of budgets, costs and progress.
  • Carry out site visits, assess progress, value variations and prepare accurate reports.
  • Handle all commercial and contractual duties, including negotiations, settlements and payment processes.
  • Procure and manage subcontractors, maintain records and support efficient project delivery.
  • Provide commercial insight to estimating and lead elements of the bid process, including strategy, documentation and client presentations.
  • Maintain risk registers and support collaborative problem‑solving across teams.
  • Lead, mentor and develop Assistant/Trainee Quantity Surveyors.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and uphold Kilnbridge values.

What you'll need:

  • Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction and strong understanding of commercial/contractual requirements.
  • Relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills.
  • Experience with valuations, claims, variations and financial reporting.
  • Knowledge of construction processes (e.g., M&E, fabrication, steelwork, concrete cutting, fire protection, rail).
  • Ability to manage disputes professionally, prioritise workload and produce accurate documentation.
  • Competent with MS Office and commercial reporting tools.
  • A proactive, supportive leadership style and alignment with Kilnbridge values.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments working with our customers to support the delivery of projects across the country.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day. This has created a workforce that has earned recognition on the Financial Times and Statistas Best UK employers 2026 list.

If you're driven by pride in your work, inspired by technical challenge and motivated to help deliver projects that shape communities across the UK, you will thrive at Kilnbridge.

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