Quantity Surveyor with Project Management Experience

Quantity Surveyor with Project Management Experience

Remote – South Africa | Full-time | JRE Property Group

About JRE Property Group

JRE Property Group is a third-generation UK family property business operating across three pillars: a residential portfolio (South East London and Kent), a construction arm delivering refurbishments, extensions and developments, and a property and asset management service.

We deliver projects both for our own portfolio and for private and public-sector clients, and we’re investing in our construction and development business to grow it professionally.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced, self-driven Quantity Surveyor & Project Management Experience to support the planning, cost control and delivery of our construction and development projects across both our family portfolio and client work.

You’ll take responsibility for managing project costs, budgets, valuations, variations, procurement and commercial reporting, while also supporting the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused remote role working closely with our UK-based Construction Director and Site Manager. You won’t be on site — our Site Manager is the eyes and hands on the ground — so you’ll manage projects through strong systems, clear communication, accurate reporting and proactive cost management.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required quality standards as we continue to grow our construction and development business.

What you’ll do

• Prepare, manage and monitor project budgets, cost plans and financial reports
• Carry out quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuations, cost tracking and variation assessments
• Manage project costs and identify opportunities to protect margins and improve profitability
• Review contractor quotations, tenders and pricing submissions
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Manage and track variations, payments and final accounts
• Plan, programme and support delivery of construction, refurbishment and development projects from inception to completion
• Monitor project progress against budgets, programmes and key milestones
• Work closely with the Site Manager to monitor progress, quality and health & safety on site
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
• Prepare and control project documentation including programmes, tenders, contracts, RAMS, drawings and certificates
• Produce regular project reports highlighting risks, delays, cost issues and opportunities
• Support planning-led developments, refurbishments, extensions and conversion projects
• Help build and improve repeatable project management and commercial processes
• Support systemisation of the department
• Support the implementation of AI tools and technology to improve efficiency

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Project Manager within construction, refurbishment or development projects
• Strong understanding of construction costs, budgets, valuations, variations and contractor management
• Experience preparing cost reports, reviewing tenders and managing commercial documentation
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and construction information
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors and consultants
• Strong understanding of UK construction processes preferred
• Experience with refurbishment, residential development or fit-out projects preferred
• Familiarity with contracts, procurement processes and construction documentation
• Experience using project management, cost management or construction software
• Experience using AI tools is preferred
• Strong organiser who can manage multiple projects independently and reliably
• Excellent written and spoken English; confident communicating with UK contractors, consultants and clients
• Quick to learn new software and systems (training provided)
• Comfortable using project management, CRM and Google Workspace tools
• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential project, client and financial information
• Good quality, reliable home internet connection
• A dedicated, quiet space to work from
• Able to work UK business hours

Hours & working pattern

Full-time, Monday to Friday, working UK business hours.

7am – 5pm (one hour break)

What we offer

• A key role in a 30+ year old family property group
• Genuine ownership and responsibility from day one
• Real progression as the construction and development business scales
• Salary: £650 per month
• Contract type: Independent contractor

Reporting & how to apply

Reports to: Construction Director (Michael Jones), working alongside the Site Manager and Group Operations Manager.

Pay: R14 000,00 - R14 100,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

Pay: R14 000,00 - R14 100,00 per month

Work Location: Remote