Senior Quantity Surveyor

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and package

Opportunity to lead major projects

Job summary

A prominent housing association is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead to oversee mixed-tenure residential schemes in London. This important role involves full commercial responsibility, cost management, procurement activities, and mentoring the commercial team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in similar roles, strong analytical skills, and a degree or HNC in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary and is ideal for those looking for long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead.
• Strong background in RC Frame, mixed-tenure residential project.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing ability
• Ability to prioritise, coordinate and manage multiple deadlines
• MRICS desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for allocated residential schemes.
• Cost reporting, cash flow forecasting and financial control.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers.
• Subcontract administration through to final account
• Robust change control and contractual administration
• Managing and mentoring site-based commercial team members
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proactive identification and management of commercial risk

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Influencing ability

Prioritization skills

Procurement

Leadership

Education

Degree or HNC in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead – Residential

Site Based - London

I’m currently working with a Housing Association to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead working on mixed-tenure RC Frame projects in London.

This is a key commercial role within a growing delivery team. Following several recently secured projects, my client is expanding their commercial function to support the successful delivery of new residential schemes.

The role reports directly to the Managing Surveyor and works closely with Operations, Commercial, and Design & Technical teams, all based on site to ensure coordinated project delivery.

The role will involve:

• Taking full commercial responsibility for allocated residential schemes
• Cost reporting, cash flow forecasting and financial control
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Subcontract administration through to final account
• Robust change control and contractual administration
• Managing and mentoring site-based commercial team members
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proactive identification and management of commercial risk
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and internal procedures

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience asa Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead
• Strong background in RC Frame, mixed-tenure residential project
• Degree or HNC in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing ability
• Ability to prioritise, coordinate and manage multiple deadlines
• MRICS desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer:

• Opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of major London residential schemes
• Long-term pipeline of secured work
• Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience

If you’re an experienced residential QS or Commercial Lead considering your next move, please apply or contact me directly at [e-mail]