Senior Quantity Surveyor

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a pivotal role in a high-profile healthcare project. Responsibilities include cost planning, procurement negotiations, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying and possess significant experience in large-scale construction, particularly in healthcare settings. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major building projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC or JCT contracts.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of cost planning, management, and reporting.
• Drive procurement and contract negotiations.
• Advising on value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost planning

Procurement strategy

Education

Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Healthcare Project

Location: London
Sector: Healthcare Construction

The Opportunity: Are you a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on one of London's most high-profile healthcare developments? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking main contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-value projects that shape the future of the built environment. You will play a pivotal role in the commercial success of a landmark scheme that will enhance vital public infrastructure and set new benchmarks for quality and innovation in healthcare construction.

Why This Role?

• Be part of a flagship healthcare project delivering world-class facilities in the heart of London.
• Take full commercial ownership — from procurement strategy through to final accounts.
• Work alongside a highly skilled project team in a business that truly invests in its people.
• Benefit from structured career progression, a supportive leadership culture, and access to major long-term frameworks.

Your Role

• Lead all aspects of cost planning, management, and reporting to ensure strong financial performance.
• Drive procurement and contract negotiations, ensuring best value and commercial efficiency.
• Deliver accurate forecasting and proactive risk management to keep the project on track.
• Advise on value engineering opportunities to optimise design and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and the wider supply chain.
• Mentor junior surveyors, promoting excellence and consistency across the commercial team.

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major building projects — healthcare experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong understanding of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for delivering results on complex, high-value schemes.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear, long-term career progression with one of the industry's most respected contractors.
• Exposure to landmark projects that genuinely make a difference.
• A dynamic, collaborative culture where your contribution is valued and your career can thrive.