Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor 

Package: £80,000 - £90,000 plus Car Allowance + Travel

Location: London

Our client, a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, is seeking to recruit a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor for a prestigious high-rise residential project located in London. With a value of approximately £50m, this exciting development will involve overseeing the full commercial management and ensuring its successful delivery. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in managing risk, maximizing commercial returns, and fostering strong relationships with the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate and tailor the commercial strategy with the MQS to suit project development.


• Collaborate with and commercially influence the team and the construction process to drive success.


• Take full ownership of commercial and contractual responsibilities, including:
  
  
  
  • Preparing tenders, analyzing and selecting subcontractors, finalizing subcontractor orders, and managing through to Final Account completion.
  
  
  • Preparing and presenting forecasts, targets, and cost/value reconciliations (CVRs).
  
  
  • Managing valuations, including generating certificates, invoices, and payment applications.
  
  
  • Administering variations with appropriate records and agreeing them as works progress.
  
  
  • Regularly updating projected Final Accounts and ensuring timely submission and agreement of Final Accounts.
  
  
  
  


• Support value engineering and design development to maximize project efficiency.


• Maintain and protect the commercial and contractual entitlements of the company.


• Manage prelim controls and monitoring, ensuring proper administration and documentation on-site.


• Oversee insurance and warranty processes.


• Review and update the project risk/opportunity plan, proactively managing risks and seizing opportunities.


• Ensure independent commercial reporting in line with the company’s valuation policy.


• Supervise and mentor junior commercial staff to support their development.


• Assist in the tender process, working closely with the pre-construction department on tenders and 2-stage tenders.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £80,000 to £90,000


• Car Allowance


• Travel Expenses


• Flexible and Remote Working


• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)


• Employer Pension Scheme


• Competitive Mileage Rate


• Enhanced Parental Leave


• Professional and Educational Development

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a renowned Tier 1 Main Contractor and deliver a landmark project, whilst progressing your career within a forward-thinking and dynamic organization.

For more information, please contact Angus on 07507 490680 or email him on[email removed]