Senior Quantity Surveyor

SJP recruitment services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Ongoing training and career progressio

Ride to Work Scheme

High-profile projects

Supportive working environment

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

SJP recruitment services in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a well-established construction contractor. The role focuses on commercial management from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring profitability and contract compliance.

You will manage budgets, cost reports, subcontract packages, and variations, review JCT/NEC contracts, and mentor junior members of the commercial team while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial reporting and cost management.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Producing monthly cost reports and cost/value reconciliations.
• Preparing and negotiating subcontract packages.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Reviewing and administering contracts including JCT and NEC forms.
• Assessing and managing variations, claims and change orders.
• Preparing applications for payment and agreeing final accounts.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Working with operational teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Financial reporting

Client relationship building

Problem-solving

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: London

Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

Sector: Construction

Full Time | Permanent

Our client is a well-established and highly respected construction contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of projects in education, commercial, healthcare, super-prime residential and cladding remediation. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor's to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to final account while playing a key role in maximising profitability and managing commercial risk.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of one or more construction projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project costs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Producing monthly cost reports and cost/value reconciliations.
• Preparing and negotiating subcontract packages.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and payments.
• Reviewing and administering contracts including JCT and NEC forms.
• Assessing and managing variations, claims, and change orders.
• Preparing applications for payment and agreeing final accounts.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Working closely with operational teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the commercial team.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial reporting and cost management capabilities.
• The ability to build effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• MRICS qualified or working towards Chartership.
• Experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Experience across multiple construction sectors.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension contribution.
• Ongoing training and career progression.
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• 22 days Annual Leave Plus Bnak Holidays