Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS - Residential Projects

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in London is seeking two Quantity Surveyors to join their commercial team, focusing on high-quality residential refurbishment and commercial-to-residential conversions. The role involves managing procurement, cost reporting, and subcontractor accounts across various high-value projects, providing a strong opportunity for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
• Experience in high end residential refurbishment and/or commercial-to-residential conversions.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes and tender packages.
• Carry out cost reporting and valuations.
• Oversee variation management and final account preparation.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Cost-effective solutions

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor /Senior QS – Residential Projects

Central London

£60k - £95k + Benefits

The Company

A well-established and privately owned main contractor with a turnover in excess of £150m is seeking two Quantity Surveyors to join their commercial team.

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the prime residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, the company typically undertakes schemes ranging from £10m to £70m in value. Their continued growth and secure pipeline make this an excellent opportunity for long-term career development.

The Opportunities

The successful candidates will support the delivery of one of the below projects:

• Project 1 – Luxury Duplex Conversion: A £20m high-end refurbishment of prime apartments into luxury duplex penthouses. The project involves freeholder negotiation, complex stakeholder liaison, and construction in a retained occupation environment.
• Project 2 – Residential Conversion Scheme: A £30m commercial-to-residential conversion, currently at PCSA stage, delivering 60 well-specified apartments. The scheme involves structural reconfiguration, M&E coordination, and early-stage commercial planning.

You will work closely with the Commercial Director, and project delivery teams to manage procurement, cost reporting, and subcontractor accounts across both schemes.

The Role

• Manage procurement processes and tender packages
• Carry out cost reporting and valuations
• Work with the design and delivery teams to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Liaise with subcontractors and consultants throughout delivery
• Oversee variation management and final account preparation

The Candidate

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
• Experience in high end residential refurbishment and/or commercial-to-residential conversions
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Degree qualified or equivalent

Click Apply or contact Rob James at 020 8502 0111 for more information.

Quantity Surveyor | High End Residential | Refurbishment | Main Contractor | London

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