Senior Quantity Surveyor

Thomas Gray; Bromley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Thomas Gray is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a flagship mixed-use RC frame project in Bromley, England. This position will involve managing project costs from pre-construction to completion, procurement of subcontract packages, and preparing budgets and forecasts. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a main contractor environment, ideally with RC frame projects. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a stable contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor.
• Experience delivering RC frame projects in mixed-use or residential sectors.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account.
• Procurement of subcontract packages focusing on value and risk.
• Preparation and management of budgets and cost reports.
• Administering subcontractor accounts and valuations.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with design and site teams.
• Supporting contract administration as per project requirements.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders for strong relationships.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple packages

Sound knowledge of construction contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

We are currently partnering with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a flagship mixed-use RC frame development in London.

This is a key commercial role on a high-profile scheme, offering the opportunity to be involved from early stages through to completion, working within a well-established project team on a complex, multi-phase development.

Location

• Initially based in the South East London office
• Moving into a split role between office and East London site as the project progresses

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in managing the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring financial performance is maintained while supporting successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account
• Procurement of subcontract packages, with a focus on best value and risk management
• Preparation and management of budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Administration of subcontractor accounts, valuations, and variations
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with design, planning, and site teams to ensure cost-effective delivery
• Supporting contract administration in line with project requirements
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong commercial relationships

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Strong track record delivering RC frame projects, ideally within mixed-use or residential sectors
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. JCT)
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple packages and stakeholders effectively
• Degree-qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field (preferred)
• Competitive salary and comprehensive package
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile London development
• Strong pipeline of future work with a stable contractor
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business