Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Prime Residential Refurbishment | Central London

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist main contractor delivering high-end residential refurbishment and construction projects across prime Central London locations.

The business works closely with private clients, leading architects, interior designers and consultants, delivering prestigious residential projects with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail and client relationships.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role offering the opportunity to take full commercial responsibility for several concurrent projects, typically ranging from £2m–£10m. You will oversee the full commercial lifecycle, from procurement through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Take full commercial responsibility for multiple projects, managing budgets, profitability and target margins.

* Manage subcontractor and supplier procurement, including tender enquiries, negotiations and placing orders.

* Prepare monthly CVRs, financial forecasts and cash flow projections.

* Manage client valuations, variations and commercial negotiations.

* Administer subcontractor accounts, assess payment applications and agree final accounts.

* Manage contractual matters, including extensions of time, loss and expense claims and final account settlements.

* Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, clients and consultants to ensure successful project delivery.

* Identify commercial risks and opportunities, protecting project margins and financial performance.

* Maintain accurate commercial records and contribute to improving internal commercial processes.

Requirements

* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.

* Background in high-end residential construction, prime residential refurbishment or luxury residential projects.

* Experience independently managing multiple concurrent projects, ideally valued between £2m–£10m.

* Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.

* Good understanding of JCT contracts and subcontract agreements.

* Confident managing client and consultant relationships, with strong negotiation and communication skills.

* Commercially astute, organised and capable of working independently.

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, close-knit team delivering some of London's most prestigious residential refurbishment projects.

You will have significant autonomy, direct involvement with clients and senior management, and the opportunity to play a key role in the commercial success of the business.

If you have a strong background in prime residential refurbishment and are looking for a hands-on Senior Quantity Surveyor position in Central London, we'd be keen to hear from you