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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Remote (UK) with occasional travel to site in London
Type: Full-time, Permanent or freelance

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and support the successful delivery of a high-rise residential development in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional who can take ownership of project finances, manage contractual matters, and provide strategic commercial support throughout the project lifecycle. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take full commercial responsibility for assigned projects from procurement through to final account. 

  • Manage subcontract procurement, tender evaluations, and contract awards. 

  • Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontract agreements and variations. 

  • Monitor project costs, cash flow, forecasts, and budgets to ensure financial targets are achieved. 

  • Prepare and submit valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts. 

  • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks. 

  • Assess and agree variations, compensation events, and change control processes. 

  • Produce accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts for senior management. 

  • Manage subcontractor accounts, including payments, claims, and dispute resolution. 

  • Work closely with project delivery teams to provide commercial guidance and maximise project profitability. 

  • Support junior commercial team members through mentoring and guidance where required. 

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector. 

  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including experience administering standard forms of contract (JCT and/or NEC). 

  • Demonstrable experience delivering high-rise residential construction projects. 

  • Excellent cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting skills. 

  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities. 

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. 

What We Offer:

  • Remote working with flexibility and occasional London site visits. 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package or rate if freelance.