TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Quantity surveyor

Fawkes and Reece

Job Description

Reference: 36
Posted: April 14, 2026

Opportunity for an Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Main Contractor based in the heart of London. This is an exciting new role due to additional workload with new projects secured and started on site.

About the role of Quantity Surveyor

As Quantity Surveyor be to work leading the commercial team within their Data centre Division. With all their projects being 1 stage and ranging from £80 -£400 million in value you will be working from early stages on site through to competition. For this role, you will work within the Commercial team reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will be responsible for but not limited to; managing packages from procurement through to final accounting Working with the team to ensure subcontractors are managed on site, CVRs, review drawings, mentor junior members of the team and work collaboratively with the internal team and clients. For this role, our client Is looking for someone to join the team in East London on a prestigious Data Centre scheme which consists of multiple sites and runs for several years.

Responsibilities for Quantity Surveyor
  • Procurement across all sub-contracting accounts
  • Pricing, and managing change and variations.
  • Managing Customer and Consultant Relationships
  • Assisting the team with information for CVR and meetings.
Requirements for Quantity Surveyor
  • 5-7 Years experience within Construction Quantity Surveying position with a Main Contractor
  • Preference for Data Centre experience although not essential.
What we offer for Quantity Surveyor
  • This opportunity is to work for a financially stable business with a steady turnover, as a group pushing a Billion. Within the London division, they are looking to maintain and grow with a very successful existing portfolio and success rate on delivering projects with most of their schemes being repeat customers. The business has a great name in the industry and a solid reputation making them a very sought after company to work for with good core values and a dynamic existing stable team.
  • This is a great opportunity to join a business that has good support and structure in place for their employees. Our client is known for investing in their commercial teams with a clear development plan and mentors that promote RICS Chartership.
  • With a network of offices both regionally and in Central London. Our client has a proven track record delivering a variety of Construction project within both the public and private sectors across Commercial, Data Centre, Industrial, Residential, Hotel, Student Accommodations, Education and healthcare.
  • Competitive Basic Salary
  • Car allowance and train ticket paid
  • Bonus scheme available
  • Opportunity to grow and progress.

If you want to hear more about this Senior Quantity Surveyor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Charlotte Mead in our London Office on .

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$68,540/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Writing Speaking
Common Technologies
Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Bentley MicroStation HYPACK MAX MicroSurvey FieldGenius Sokkia Spectrum Survey Suite Bentley Systems InRoads Suite Geomechanical design analysis GDA software

Job Overview

Date Posted
07 May 2026
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

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