Senior Quantity Surveyor

London Borough of Newham; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

London Borough of Newham seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Property and Assets team. You will lead cost management, procurement and contract administration across a diverse portfolio of capital projects, maintenance programmes and regeneration initiatives.

You will collaborate with project managers, consultants and contractors to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high standards while mentoring junior surveyors and supporting commercial risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS qualification or working towards chartership.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Significant experience in cost management and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience of procurement and tendering processes.
• Excellent financial and commercial management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in cost management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional quantity surveying services across a wide-ranging property portfolio.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Lead procurement exercises and tender evaluations.
• Administer contracts including JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Assess valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure and report on financial performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Provide strategic cost advice to project teams and senior management.
• Support the delivery of capital investment, compliance and maintenance programmes.
• Mentor and support junior surveyors and project staff where required.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office & cost mgmt systems

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

JCT/NEC contracts

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

London Borough of Newham

£59,298 - £62,574 plus Local Government Pension Scheme

Location:

London – Building 1000 E16 2QU (Hybrid Working Available)

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Property and Assets team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of capital projects, maintenance programmes, refurbishment schemes and regeneration initiatives that directly benefit local communities.

You will lead on all aspects of cost management, procurement and contract administration across projects ranging from building maintenance and compliance works through to major capital developments. Working closely with project managers, consultants, contractors and senior stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional quantity surveying services across a wide-ranging property portfolio.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
• Lead procurement exercises and tender evaluations.
• Administer contracts including JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Assess valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure and report on financial performance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Provide strategic cost advice to project teams and senior management.
• Support the delivery of capital investment, compliance and maintenance programmes.
• Mentor and support junior surveyors and project staff where required.

About You

You will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record of delivering construction and property projects within either the public or private sector.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Significant experience in cost management and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience of procurement and tendering processes.
• Excellent financial and commercial management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant cost management systems.

Desirable

• Experience working in a local authority, housing association, NHS or other public sector organisation.
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations.
• Experience delivering major capital projects and regeneration programmes.

Why Join Us?

• Work on projects that make a real difference to local communities.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Career progression opportunities within a large and ambitious property service.

closing date: 8th October 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.