Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1334 Location: near Camden, NW London Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working alongside a well thought of Main Contractor operating across London in the Residential, Commercial, Science and Leisure sectors, who are seeking to recruit an experienced an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to complement their Commercial Management team joining a c£90m Mixed-Use scheme. A Tier 1 Main Contractor renowned for delivering complex, high-specification projects across multiple sectors including Residential, Commercial, Science and Leisure are seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a flagship project. This is a rare "cradle-to-grave" opportunity: after the completion of the c£90m Mixed-Use project, the Senior QS will move into the pre-construction phase (PCSA) of a new project, finalising procurement and commercial strategy, before transitioning to site. The opportunity has a clear pathway for progression with full support with further professional development and training. Duties & Responsibilities: Full Lifecycle Commercial Management: Lead all daily commercial functions from pre-construction and procurement through to practical completion and final account. Measurement & Valuations: Conduct accurate on-site measurements and prepare detailed valuations to ensure work completed aligns with budgetary projections. Financial Applications: Manage the timely preparation and submission of applications for payment, ensuring optimised cash flow for the project. Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliation of accounts, identifying variances and maintaining strict cost control throughout the project lifecycle. Sub-contractor Management: Oversee the end-to-end sub-contract process, including change management, reconciliation, issuing enquiries, evaluating tenders, and formalising orders. Contract Administration: Administer works under both JCT and NEC suites of contracts; leveraging deep knowledge of these forms to mitigate risk and manage obligations effectively. Desirable Experience: Minimum 10 years+ experience (post graduation) as a QS. Good knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts would be advantageous. Good negotiation skills and previous experience procuring subcontractors would be advantageous. Previous Roles: Assistant Quantity Surveyor OR Project QS OR Quantity Surveyor OR Commercial Manager OR Assistant Commercial Manager OR Project Surveyor. Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management/NVQ Level 6 or above, or comparable qualification. ​​​​​​​ Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business