# Quantity Surveyor at Careys

> Onsite · United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Acareys%3A614463 (read 2026-11-07).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Careys](https://alderhq.app/companies/careys)
- Location text: London
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London")
- Posted: 2026-11-07 (0 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://careers.careys.co/en/postings/3838ab76-41d9-4acf-88b3-46a5fc932a80

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 1852): p25 £45k, median £57k, p75 £73k

## Description (the employer's text)

Build your future with Careys

Looking for your next opportunity in commercial management?

At Careys, we deliver challenging civil engineering and construction projects, from complex basements and substructures to major infrastructure, enabling works and external works.

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, working alongside experienced construction professionals to support the successful delivery of projects.

You'll have the opportunity to take responsibility for key commercial activities, develop your technical expertise and contribute directly to project performance.

Whether you're an established Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge or ready to build on your experience in a more varied project environment, we'd like to hear from you.

### Responsibilities

Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, you'll help manage the commercial performance of projects throughout their lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and monitoring project budgets, cost forecasts and monthly commercial reports.

- Producing cost value reconciliations (CVRs), valuations and financial performance information.

- Managing subcontractor procurement, administration, valuations and payments.

- Preparing subcontract orders and assessing payment applications.

- Monitoring variations, compensation events and contractual change.

- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and supporting effective cost control.

- Maintaining accurate contractual records, change registers and commercial documentation.

- Working closely with site teams, project managers, clients and subcontractors to resolve commercial matters.

- Supporting the preparation of contract correspondence and the management of contractual obligations.

- Contributing to the development of Assistant Quantity Surveyors and graduates.

### Skills

Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction.

- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

- Experience administering construction contracts, ideally including NEC forms of contract.

- A good understanding of subcontractor management, procurement and commercial reporting.

- Experience preparing valuations, cost reports and cost value reconciliations.

- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

- The confidence to work with site teams, clients and commercial colleagues.

- A proactive approach to identifying risks, managing deadlines and delivering accurate commercial information.

Experience with commercial systems such as Candy or Autodesk would be beneficial.

### Benefits

- 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

- Access to My Perks, including lifestyle and retail benefits.

- Learning and professional development opportunities.

- Support from experienced commercial and operational teams.

- Exposure to a variety of civil engineering and construction projects.

- Opportunities to develop your commercial skills and progress your career.

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