Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Fire Protection Location: Bermondsey Office & On-Site (London & UK-wide) Salary: £65,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview: We are seeking a commercially strong and operationally focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist fire protection contractor. The role involves taking full ownership of post-award commercial activities for fire doors, fire stopping, and wider passive fire protection projects, with project values typically ranging from £200k to £3m and durations of 2–10 months. Key Responsibilities: * Validate sold scopes and convert BOQs into operational documentation. * Conduct site visits and measured surveys for fire doors, fire stopping, and passive fire works. * Produce Scope of Works packs, cost sheets, and operational documentation. * Prepare monthly valuations, sign off completed works, and manage variations. * Oversee JCT contracts, including claims and disputes. * Lead commercial discussions with clients and internal stakeholders. * Manage pricing strategies, margin control, and commercial forecasting. * Ensure compliance with BM Trada, ASFP, Building Safety Act, and project-specific standards. * Act as a commercial advisor, mentoring a junior QS where applicable. Experience & Skills Required: * 5+ years’ QS experience, ideally in fire protection or specialist MEP subcontracting. * Strong measured survey capability and BOQ knowledge. * Experience managing valuations, variations, and financial control under JCT contracts. * Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent preferred. * Competent with Excel, document production, and client-facing communication. * Experience with Salesforce, OneTrace, Procore, or similar systems. * Knowledge of BM Trada schemes, ASFP guidance, and BSA Golden Thread requirements. * Full UK driving licence. Personal Attributes: * Commercially sharp with operational instinct. * Proactive, structured, and able to work independently. * Confident in negotiations and client interactions. * Strong leadership potential with the ability to develop junior staff. * Strategic thinker, comfortable in a fast-moving, growing SME environment. Benefits: * Clear pathway to Commercial Manager. * Exposure to high-profile projects across London and the UK. * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and ongoing development opportunities