Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Private Pension

Car Allowance

Private Health

My Perks benefits

Job summary

Careys in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial (Quantity Surveying) team. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through final accounts, ensuring profitable delivery.

You will work closely with project managers and operational teams to support informed commercial decisions, manage budgets, and monitor performance. The role offers a path to lead on significant regional projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or related construction.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, cost control and reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages, change control and final accounts.
• Ability to identify commercial risks and work collaboratively to resolve challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Managing project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow and commercial reporting.
• Monitoring project performance, identifying risks/opportunities, and taking action.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiations, appointments, valuations and payments.
• Administering contracts, variations, and change control procedures.
• Preparing monthly cost/value reports and forecasts.
• Collaborating with project managers and stakeholders for informed decisions.
• Resolving contractual/commercial matters.
• Mentoring and developing junior commercial team members.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder-management

Mentoring junior QS

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Construction contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

Build your career with Careys

At Careys, we deliver complex construction and civil engineering projects that demand technical expertise, strong commercial management and collaborative working.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our London commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of challenging projects across the region.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of commercial performance, work closely with operational teams and play an important role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably.

Whether your background is in civil engineering, reinforced concrete structures or specialist construction, we're interested in individuals who combine sound commercial judgement with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.

• Managing project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow and commercial reporting.
• Monitoring project performance, identifying commercial risks and opportunities, and implementing appropriate actions.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiations, appointments, valuations and payments.
• Administering contracts, variations, compensation events and change control procedures.
• Preparing accurate monthly cost and value reports, forecasts and financial assessments.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams and stakeholders to support informed commercial decisions.
• Supporting the resolution of contractual and commercial matters.
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the commercial team.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and maintaining accurate commercial records throughout the project lifecycle.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, reinforced concrete structures or a related construction discipline.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages, change control and final accounts.
• The ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities and work collaboratively to resolve challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors.

Benefits

• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Pension
• Car Allowance
• Private Health
• Access to My Perks, including a range of lifestyle and retail benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing and support benefits.
• The opportunity to contribute to challenging construction projects alongside experienced professionals.