QS hiring & job market trends
London & South East have high demand for QS professionals due to major infrastructure and private sector investments. Specialist QS roles in M&E, Fit-Out, and Civils are highly sought after.
Sectors with high QS demand
Infrastructure (HS2, Crossrail, major highways)
Commercial & Residential Developments
Fit-Out & M&E
Projects
FM & Maintenance Contracts
Top QS employers & hiring trends
This region hosts Tier 1 & 2 contractors, consultancies, and developers, making it the UK’s prime QS job hub
QS employers in London & South East:
Main contractors & subcontractors
Delivering large-scale projects.
Consultancies
Hiring cost specialists for pre- and post-contract services.
Developers & end clients
Managing project costs and procurement.
Public sector & infrastructure
Government-funded projects.
Why Work as a QS in London & South East?
With higher-than-average QS salaries and constant project flow, this region offers rapid career growth and financial security.
Benefits of QS Careers in London & South East:
Higher salaries
Some of the UK’s best QS pay rates.
Fast career progression
More opportunities in senior roles.
Key locations for Quantity Surveyors in London & South East
London Quantity Surveyor jobs:
- City of London, Westminster, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Southbank
- High-demand roles in commercial, infrastructure, and residential developments
South East England Quantity Surveyor jobs:
- Kent QS jobs – Maidstone, Dartford, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells
- Surrey QS jobs – Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Farnham
- Sussex QS jobs – Brighton, Crawley, Chichester, Hastings
- Hampshire QS jobs – Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke
- Berkshire QS jobs – Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Windsor
- Oxfordshire QS jobs – Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester
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