Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 18 September 2026
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With a strong pipeline of secured projects and continued expansion, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects and play a key role in their continued growth.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for your projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with the operational and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.
* Managing the commercial performance of projects from start through to completion
* Subcontract procurement, tendering and negotiation
* Cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management
* Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications and payment notices
* Managing variations, change control and contractual notices
* Subcontractor account management
* Reviewing project costs and identifying commercial opportunities
* Cost/value reconciliation and monthly reporting
* Supporting project teams with commercial and contractual advice
* Final accounts and commercial close-out
* Working closely with senior management on project strategy and commercial performance
* Supporting the continued growth and development of the commercial team
Ideally, you will have:
* Significant Quantity Surveying experience within groundworks, RC frame, civil engineering or concrete frame
* Strong subcontractor and procurement experience
* Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
* Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account
* The ability to take ownership of multiple commercial packages
* Strong negotiation and communication skills
* A commercially focused and proactive approach
* Experience working alongside operational and project teams
* Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business with a strong order book and multiple schemes secured.
* You will be joining an established company with a strong track record across major construction projects, while having the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your commercial responsibilities and work closely with senior management
With a strong pipeline of secured projects and continued expansion, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects and play a key role in their continued growth.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for your projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with the operational and commercial teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.
* Managing the commercial performance of projects from start through to completion
* Subcontract procurement, tendering and negotiation
* Cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management
* Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications and payment notices
* Managing variations, change control and contractual notices
* Subcontractor account management
* Reviewing project costs and identifying commercial opportunities
* Cost/value reconciliation and monthly reporting
* Supporting project teams with commercial and contractual advice
* Final accounts and commercial close-out
* Working closely with senior management on project strategy and commercial performance
* Supporting the continued growth and development of the commercial team
Ideally, you will have:
* Significant Quantity Surveying experience within groundworks, RC frame, civil engineering or concrete frame
* Strong subcontractor and procurement experience
* Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
* Experience managing projects from procurement through to final account
* The ability to take ownership of multiple commercial packages
* Strong negotiation and communication skills
* A commercially focused and proactive approach
* Experience working alongside operational and project teams
* Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business with a strong order book and multiple schemes secured.
* You will be joining an established company with a strong track record across major construction projects, while having the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your commercial responsibilities and work closely with senior management