Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client in London on a permanent basis. You will own the commercial management of live projects, from tender handover through final account, and work with project managers, engineers and site teams to protect the business margin.

The role requires contractor-side experience, strong valuation, subcontractor and final account management, and a degree in quantity surveying (MRICS or progressing towards chartered status).

Qualifications

• Experience managing valuations, subcontractors and final accounts on large projects.
• Strong understanding of standard form contracts (JCT/NEC).
• Ability to price, negotiate and manage variations and change events.
• Excellent cost control mindset with margin protection.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects from tender handover to final account.
• Prepare and agree monthly valuations, payment applications, and cost reports.
• Procure, negotiate and administer subcontract and supplier packages.
• Assess, price and negotiate variations and change orders.
• Monitor cost against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate cost records, cash flow forecasts and commercial documentation.
• Advise project managers and senior leadership on contractual and commercial matters.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support and guide junior quantity surveyors and commercial colleagues.

Skills

Valuations management

Subcontractor management

Variations negotiation

Cost control

Contractual awareness

Education

Degree in quantity surveying

MRICS or progress towards chartered

Job description

Location: London
Contract: Permanent

About the role

Our client is an engineering contractor, and they are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in London on a permanent basis. The business delivers engineering and building services projects for a range of clients, and this role will play a key part in keeping the commercial side of those projects under control.

You will manage the cost and commercial performance of live projects from start to finish, covering valuations, subcontractor packages, variations and final accounts. You will work closely with project managers, engineers and site teams, and act as a trusted commercial voice who keeps projects on budget and protects the business's margin.

The successful candidate will have solid contractor-side experience, confidence handling subcontractors and clients, and the judgement to resolve commercial issues before they become disputes. This is a good fit for an experienced quantity surveyor who wants ownership of a project portfolio and a role in shaping commercial standards within the team.

Main responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects, from tender handover through to final account
• Prepare and agree monthly valuations, applications for payment and cost reports
• Procure, negotiate and administer subcontract and supplier packages
• Assess, price and negotiate variations, change orders and compensation events
• Monitor cost against budget, forecast outturn and highlight risks and opportunities early
• Maintain accurate cost records, cash flow forecasts and commercial documentation
• Advise project managers and senior leadership on contractual and commercial matters
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Support and guide junior quantity surveyors and commercial colleagues

Requirements

• Previous experience as a quantity surveyor at senior level within a contractor or engineering setting
• Proven experience managing valuations, subcontractors and final accounts on projects of scale
• A strong understanding of standard forms of contract, such as JCT and NEC
• Confident at measuring, pricing and negotiating variations
• Good commercial awareness, with the ability to protect margin and manage cost risk
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Degree in quantity surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• MRICS or progress towards chartered status
• Able to work in London and travel to project sites

The offer

• Permanent role with an engineering contractor in London
• Ownership of the commercial management of live projects
• Salary and benefits to be confirmed with candidates

If you are a senior quantity surveyor looking for a permanent role in London, this position offers a varied project portfolio and real commercial responsibility.