Senior Quantity Surveyor

Stratus Search & Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK developer seeks an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor for a £300m high-rise development in West London. This role involves managing cost control, procurement, and subcontractor management, ensuring financial performance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in large-scale residential schemes and a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field. Competitive salary of up to £85,000 plus full package, with opportunities for progression to a Senior Quantity Surveyor role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in large-scale residential or mixed-use projects.
• Experience with a developer or main contractor is essential.
• Ability to manage commercial performance and optimize value.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost control and procurement for the project.
• Prepare valuations, variations & CVRs.
• Drive value engineering and ensure compliance with governance.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

🏗️ Project Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor – Flagship £300m High-Rise Development

💰 Up to 85,000 basic + full package

🔍 The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor/entry-level Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK developer, delivering a landmark £300m high-rise, design-led residential scheme in a prime West London location.

This flagship development will feature architecturally distinctive towers, luxury residences, premium amenities, landscaped podium gardens, and high-end wellness facilities.

A technically complex, sustainability-led scheme offering strong exposure within a developer-led environment.

💠 The Role

Reporting directly to a Commercial Manager, you’ll take ownership of major commercial packages across this major RC-frame residential development.

You’ll manage cost control, procurement, subcontractor management, and commercial reporting — ensuring financial performance and value optimisation from a developer-side perspective.

• Support overall commercial performance across the project
• Prepare valuations, variations & CVRs
• Assist with forecasting & commercial risk management
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation
• Ensure compliance with commercial governance
• Collaborate closely with delivery, design & technical teams

This role offers a clear pathway to a more Senior Quantity Surveyor level, with structured development, mentorship, and increased commercial responsibility as the project progresses.

🎓 About You

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• 5+ years delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use schemes
• Experience working for a developer or main contractor
• Commercially astute and ambitious to progress
• £300m flagship scheme in prime West London
• Work directly for a leading UK developer
• Exposure to luxury high-rise residential
• Clear progression to a more Senior QS level
• Strong pipeline and long‑term stability