Senior Quantity Surveyor

LOBA GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LOBA GROUP in Central London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for high-end residential projects within a private client and UHNW-focused portfolio. You will work closely with the Project Manager and Commercial Manager to drive value and quality.

The role demands strong QS experience with main contractors, expertise in luxury refurbishments, and a proactive, autonomous approach to commercial management on bespoke schemes.

Qualifications

• Strong Quantity Surveying experience with main contractor
• Experience delivering high-end residential, luxury refurbishment or complex refurbishment projects
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Excellent procurement and subcontractor management experience
• Confidence managing projects commercially with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Experience dealing with variations and complex bespoke packages
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-quality project environment

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Preparation of valuations, variations and cost reports
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Forecasting, CVRs and commercial reporting
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Contract administration and management of contractual correspondence
• Working closely with clients, consultants and the wider project team
• Managing change control on highly bespoke residential projects
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
• Ensuring projects achieve commercial targets while maintaining the exceptionally high standards expected within the super prime market

Skills

Quantity surveying

Residential refurb

JCT contracts

Procurement

Autonomy

Client communication

Variations & bespoke packages

High-quality standards

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Super Prime Residential

Location: Central London

Salary: £80,000 – £95,000 + Package

Sector: Super Prime Residential / High-End Refurbishment

An established London main contractor specialising in super prime residential projects is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

The business delivers some of London's most prestigious private residential schemes, including high-value refurbishments, listed properties, structural alterations and bespoke new-build projects for private clients and UHNW individuals.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for a high-end residential project, working closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager and wider delivery team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Preparation of valuations, variations and cost reports
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Forecasting, CVRs and commercial reporting
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Contract administration and management of contractual correspondence
• Working closely with clients, consultants and the wider project team
• Managing change control on highly bespoke residential projects
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
• Ensuring projects achieve commercial targets while maintaining the exceptionally high standards expected within the super prime market

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor
• Experience delivering high-end residential, luxury refurbishment or complex refurbishment projects
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Excellent procurement and subcontractor management experience
• Confidence managing projects commercially with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Experience dealing with variations and complex bespoke packages
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-quality project environment

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of prestigious projects across London.

The successful candidate will be joining an established commercial team with the opportunity to work on some of London's most exclusive residential developments, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive package.