Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor in Central London. This role involves overseeing a £150m project, ensuring financial and commercial matters are effectively controlled. The ideal candidate will have experience in large refurbishment or new build projects, strong contract knowledge, and the ability to mentor a commercial team. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, a travel allowance, and generous annual leave, making it an ideal place to advance your career while working on high-profile projects.

Benefits

£5,000 travel allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Paid professional fees

Qualifications

• Experience with main contractors on large refurbishment or new build projects.
• Strong contract knowledge and confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Control financial and commercial matters throughout the project phases.
• Oversee and mentor a commercial team including Project QS and Assistant QS.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Contract Management

Financial Control

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

JCT Contracts

Job description

Sector: Commercial, Construction Type: Permanent

Contact: Matthew Clegg Job Published: 1 day ago

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Central London
Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a complex cut and carve project in Central London. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be site based and acting as the number 2 on a £150m project which includes the conversion of a listed building into high specification office space for a blue chip client.

The Senior Quantity Surveyors main responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for ensuring all financial and commercial matters are effectively controlled throughout each phase of the project
• Oversee and mentor a commercial team that will include a Project QS, QS and Assistant QS
• Manage and review subcontractor procurement, tendering and contract administration according to the project requirements
• Ensure all change control procedures are implemented and variations are captured, costed and agreed
• Lead on the preparation and submission of monthly valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Monitor project cash flow, risk management and commercial performance
• Work closely with the site project team, clients, stakeholders and external consultants
• Ensure compliance with the contract

Requirements

• Previous experience working for a main contractor on large refurbishment or new build projects in the UK
• Strong contract knowledge (JCT)
• Confident when working with colleagues, clients and stakeholders

Offer

• Starting salary of £80,000 to £90,000
• £5,000 travel allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Paid professional fees

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress your career with a forward thinking business whilst working on large and exciting projects, my client would love to hear from you. To find out more, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group on 01342 330 539.