Senior Quantity Surveyor

Eden Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Lead) for UK-based roles with regular travel across Europe and Dubai. The role focuses on post-contract commercial management, cost control, and profitability while supporting pre-construction activities.

The successful candidate will lead commercial efforts across multiple projects, manage valuations and final accounts, and advise on procurement strategies within a growing international division.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Proven senior QS or Commercial Lead experience.
• Strong post-contract cost control and reporting.
• Experience with JCT/NEC/FIDIC contracts.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-contract commercial management across Europe and the Middle East.
• Manage valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, forecasting, and profitability.
• Support pre-construction activities and tender reviews.
• Negotiate with clients, consultants, and supply chain.
• Build relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial management

Post-contract management

Cost reporting

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Travel internationally

FIDIC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Lead)

Location: UK-based with regular travel across Europe and Dubai

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary & Package: Up to £120,000 total package (depending on experience)

About the Business

Our client is a well-established international project delivery organisation specialising in the design, construction, and delivery of complex built environment projects for a global client base. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, the business operates across multiple sectors and continues to expand its international footprint.

The International Division has experienced significant growth in recent years and is responsible for delivering projects across Europe and the Middle East. The team works closely with multinational clients, managing projects from early feasibility and pre-construction through to completion and handover. With an expanding pipeline of work in key European markets and Dubai, this division offers excellent opportunities for ambitious commercial professionals looking to develop their international project experience.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Lead), you will play a key role in the commercial success of projects across the division. The position is predominantly focused on post-contract commercial management, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, risk management, and project profitability. You will also support pre-construction activities including commercial reviews, cost planning, procurement strategy, and tender support.

Working alongside project managers, operational teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will act as the commercial focal point for projects from contract award through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects across Europe and the Middle East.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, forecasting, and overall commercial performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities.
• Administer contracts and provide commercial guidance to project teams.
• Manage subcontract procurement, account administration, and negotiations.
• Produce monthly cost reports and performance updates.
• Support tender submissions, commercial reviews, and pre-construction activities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead level.
• Strong post-contract commercial management experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing variations, claims, cost reporting, and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and international jurisdictions.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

What's on Offer

• Up to £120,000 total package, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing international division with a strong pipeline of projects.
• Exposure to high-value, complex projects across Europe and Dubai.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility as the commercial lead on major schemes.
• Clear career progression within a rapidly expanding international business.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with direct access to senior leadership.
• International travel and the opportunity to work with globally recognised clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a commercially influential role within a growing international division delivering projects across Europe and the Middle East.