Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial cycle on major projects in London. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary of £75,000 to £100,000 and work within a supportive team on high-profile developments, enjoying genuine opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience delivering commercial or residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial cycle on live projects.
• Prepare budgets and cost plans.
• Liaise with key stakeholders like the Surveying Director.
• Chair pre-award meetings with subcontractors.

Skills

Understanding of drawings

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

QS software

Job description

Overview

A well-established main contractor with operations across the UK and Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in London. This is a great opportunity to work on major commercial and residential projects with a strong pipeline of work ahead.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial cycle on live projects, including cost planning, procurement, valuations, reporting and final accounts.
• Prepare budgets, cost plans, valuations and final accounts.
• Liaise with the Surveying Director, Project Director and Project Manager.
• Attend design and site meetings and issue clear commercial updates.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives.
• Review tender enquiries and assist with tender submissions.
• Negotiate project costs and fixed-price agreements.
• Chair pre-award meetings with subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and performance on site.
• Oversee re-measurement, contra charges and payment certificates.
• Maintain and sign off variation logs with the Junior QS.
• Prepare interim payment applications and reconcile payments.
• Produce monthly cost reports and attend commercial meetings.
• Manage project cashflow forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Experience delivering commercial or residential projects.
• Able to extract quantities and issue enquiries to subcontractors.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and QS software.
• Proven experience with valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Flexible, proactive and commercially focused.

What’s on Offer

• £75,000‑£100,000 all-in salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile London developments.
• Strong project pipeline with long-term security.
• Supportive commercial team with genuine progression opportunities.
• Equal opportunities employer.