Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Construction Projects (London)

Location: London, UK

Salary & Package: £130,000–£150,000 total package, depending on experience, plus flights, accommodation and subsistence fully paid.

An established and highly respected main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering landmark commercial, residential and mixed-use developments is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, multi-million-pound construction projects while becoming part of a business known for quality delivery, long-term project pipelines and investment in its people.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will take full commercial responsibility for major projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring strong financial performance while maintaining excellent client and subcontractor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of large-scale construction projects.
• Prepare, manage and negotiate subcontract packages.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Prepare and submit valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with site and project management teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure contractual compliance and accurate commercial reporting.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience working with a main contractor on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract, including JCT and NEC.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and deliver strong financial outcomes.
• Full right to work in the UK or eligibility to obtain the necessary permissions.

Package

• £130,000–£150,000 total package, depending on experience.
• Flights to and from the UK paid.
• Accommodation provided.
• Daily subsistence allowance.
• Long-term career progression on prestigious London projects.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performing commercial team.

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge on major London projects with an industry-leading package, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Apply in confidence for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English