Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Confidential Construction Employer
Location: West London | Type: Permanent
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

About the Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of the commercial management of construction projects, leading cost control, procurement and contractual administration from pre-construction through to final account.
This opportunity is with a well-established construction business delivering projects across the built environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with operational teams and stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are achieved while supporting successful project delivery.

What You Will Do

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead the commercial management of projects from procurement through to completion.

• Manage project costs, valuations and forecasts across multiple construction projects.
• Administer contracts and maintain accurate commercial records throughout project delivery.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree interim valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Procure subcontract packages and manage subcontractor commercial performance.
• Produce commercial reports and forecasts for senior management review.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks alongside project teams.

What You Bring (Essential)

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on UK construction projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent.
• Experience administering JCT construction contracts on live projects.
• Proven track record managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting.
• Experience procuring and managing subcontractor packages through project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership.
• Experience working for a main contractor.
• Experience mentoring junior commercial staff.
• Knowledge of procurement and cost planning strategies.

What the Employer Offers

• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of construction projects.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.

How to Apply

Contact the Cityscape recruitment team to apply or to ask questions about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

Cityscape is recruiting on behalf of a construction business.