Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ardmore Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardmore Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a luxury residential development in Central London. This role includes strategic commercial leadership and financial management on a £92m project, converting historic buildings into premier apartments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in high-value projects and excellent negotiation skills.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Competitive holiday allowances

Competitive Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme

Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)

Professional membership fees paid

Generous Staff referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme discounts

Retail and Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-value residential or heritage projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for the project, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Lead procurement strategies for subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Oversee accurate and timely cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial management

Procurement strategies

Cost reporting

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or working towards chartered status

Tools

ASTA PowerProjects

MS Project 2013/2016

Job description

Ardmore have been at the forefront in delivering hundreds of major projects across London. We have established a major reputation for delivery of large-scale phased regeneration schemes. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Churchills Old War Office and the Greenwich Peninsula.

We build homes, offices, hotels, schools, medical centres, parks, playgrounds – every facility our great city needs. And we do it with passion. With sensitivity. With style!

We’re seeking an experienced and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the commercial lead on a landmark luxury residential development in Central London. This pivotal role involves providing strategic commercial leadership, ensuring robust financial management, and supporting the wider commercial team to deliver a high-profile heritage transformation to the highest standards.

The Project

Located just moments from Victoria Station, this £92m development is set within a stunning Grade I and II listed estate. The scheme will sensitively convert historic buildings into 42 ultra-prime residential apartments across three distinct blocks. A rooftop extension will house an exclusive penthouse, while a luxury wellness suite—including a gym, spa, and underground swimming pool—adds to the project's prestige.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in one of London’s most exciting and technically challenging residential conversions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Take full commercial responsibility for the project, ensuring financial targets are achieved and exceeded.
• Lead procurement strategies for subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants, ensuring robust contractual documentation and value for money.
• Oversee accurate and timely cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Advise directors and project teams on commercial, progress, and contractual matters.
• Ensure interim valuations, variations, final accounts, and payments are administered professionally and in line with contract terms.
• Champion commercial risk management and ensure disputes are addressed proactively.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the commercial team through leadership, mentoring, and technical support.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• MRICS or working towards chartered status
• Proven track record in high-value residential or heritage projects
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Proficient in CVR reporting and cost planning
• Familiar with ASTA PowerProjects or MS Project 2013/2016
• A confident communicator, capable of working with multiple stakeholders across design and delivery teams

Example of Company Benefits (Dependent on role level)

• Private Medical Cover (Most pre-existing conditions are covered)
• Competitive holiday allowances, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 29 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!
• Competitive Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme
• Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire
• Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)
• Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and Learning.
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms

Further Information About the Role

Kindly be aware that this advertisement for our job vacancy may not encompass all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described. It is subject to potential amendments at the sole discretion of Ardmore.

For a full role profile, please contact us directly at [e-mail]

Ardmore are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application.

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Job Overview

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1525413

Date Posted:

Posted 20 hours ago

Expiration Date:

28/06/2025

Location:

London

Competitive

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