Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Central London
Dector: Commercial, Residential & Rail Construction
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 plus allowances.
Type: Permanent
About the Role
Navartis seeks a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a top-tier main contractor. You’ll be pivotal in the full commercial cycle—from pre-construction estimating to final accounts—working on high-profile commercial and residential schemes. Expect to influence project delivery, client relationships, and mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Surveying Director, Project Director, and Project Manager
- Collaborating with the Design Team to ensure project compliance with specifications
- Developing and maintaining client relationships to support ongoing project success
- Attending regular site and design meetings, and reporting on project status
- Reviewing tender enquiries and carrying out tender analysis
- Supporting estimation and tendering activities in conjunction with head office teams
- Negotiating project terms and fixed-price premiums
- Leading pre-award meetings with subcontractors alongside the construction team
- Managing subcontract procurement and on-site package monitoring
- Monitoring contra charges and notifying subcontractors accordingly
- Overseeing subcontractor re-measurements, interim and final account payments
- Issuing payment applications and processing payment certificates
- Managing variation logs and finalising variations with support from junior QS staff
- Preparing and agreeing final accounts at project completion
- Monitoring and reporting project costs using construction software
- Forecasting cash flow and providing monthly reports to accounts
- Staying up to date with industry developments and regulatory changes
- Supporting additional duties and special projects as required
What You’ll Bring
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Quantity Surveying degree (or equivalent)
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5+ years’ proven QS experience in commercial & residential builds
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Strong command of drawings, BOQs, specifications, JCT/NEC contracts
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Excellent communicator—able to report clearly at all levels
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Commercially minded: skilled negotiator, budget-oriented, solution-focused
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Proficient with Microsoft Office and QS packages
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Highly organised, self-driven, team player with flexibility and integrity
Why This Role?
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Join an ambitious and quality-driven contractor
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Engage at the heart of major project delivery
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Autonomy and career progression with visible impact
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Professional support through structured mentorship and investment in development
To Apply
If you’re a dedicated, commercially sharp Senior QS ready for your next challenge, contact Edward Russell for a confidential discussion:
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☎️ 07701 287 122