Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Private medical cover

Pension

Job summary

O’Neill & Brennan are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in East London. The role supports fire remediation, recladding and building safety projects across residential and healthcare sectors, with a split between Blackhorse Road and Barking.

Permanent or long-term freelance positions are available, with competitive salary and benefits. The successful candidate will have strong commercial management experience, ownership of project commercial packages, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in main contracting environments is essential.
• Strong commercial management including procurement, CVRs and final accounts.
• Experience managing significant commercial packages and project costs.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for projects in fire remediation and recladding schemes.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis and package negotiation.
• Prepare and manage CVRs, cost reports, forecasts, budgets and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, risks and opportunities to protect margins.
• Manage subcontractor valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Review contracts and manage change control to mitigate risks.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontract administration

CVRs & forecasts

Cost control

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Recladding projects) – East London

Salary/Package: £75,000 - £95,000 + benefits (permanent) | £400 - £450 per day Outside IR35 (contract)

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with an established main contractor heavily involved in fire remediation and recladding projects across the residential and healthcare sectors. Due to ongoing project requirements, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and support the delivery of projects across East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a business with a strong focus on building safety, remediation and recladding works.

Previous fire remediation or recladding experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The client is open to candidates from a broader main contracting background who can demonstrate strong commercial management experience and the ability to take ownership of project commercial responsibilities.

The business needs someone to join at short notice and is therefore open to both permanent and freelance appointments. For candidates seeking a permanent position, a competitive salary and benefits package is available. Alternatively, the client can offer a long-term ongoing freelance contract, with payment through a Limited Company, Outside IR35.

The role will be split between Blackhorse Road and Barking, with some flexibility to work from home once established within the business.

Role Overview

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Sector: Fire Remediation, Recladding and Building Safety
• Projects: Residential and healthcare developments
• Location: Split between Blackhorse Road and Barking
• Contract: Permanent or long-term freelance
• Permanent Salary: £75,000 – £95,000 per annum
• Freelance Rate: £400 – £450 per day, Outside IR35
• Permanent Benefits: Travel allowance, private medical cover and pension
• Start: ASAP
• Working Arrangements: Site based, with up to 2 days WFH flexibility once settled

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated projects or significant work packages across fire remediation and recladding schemes.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, package negotiation and appointment.
• Prepare and manage CVRs, cost reports, forecasts, budgets and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate measures to protect margins.
• Manage subcontractor valuations, payment applications, variations and final accounts.
• Review contractual obligations, manage change control and ensure commercial risks are identified and mitigated.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams and senior commercial management to support successful project delivery.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure robust reporting and cost control procedures are followed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to the wider project team where required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Strong commercial management experience, including procurement, subcontract administration, CVRs, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience managing construction projects and taking ownership of significant commercial packages.
• Previous experience in fire remediation, recladding or building safety projects would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Candidates from broader residential, healthcare or general construction backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Strong contractual knowledge, commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualifications would be advantageous.

Package & Opportunity

• Permanent salary of £75,000 – £95,000, plus travel allowance, private medical cover and pension.
• Freelance rate of £400 – £450 per day Outside IR35, with Limited Company payment arrangements available.
• Long-term ongoing freelance opportunities.
• Immediate requirement, with the client keen to secure the right person quickly.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of residential and healthcare fire remediation and recladding projects.
• Some work-from-home flexibility once established within the business.
• Permanent employment available for candidates who prefer a salaried position and can meet the client's timescales.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation