Senior Quantity Surveyor

LOBA GROUP; London; On-site; GBP 55,350 - 92,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Opportunity for permanent role

Exposure to landmark developments

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a temp-to-perm role. You will lead cost planning and financial control on high-end residential, mixed-use, and PBSA projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive day rate of £300–£500 and a chance to transition to a permanent role within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (MRICS preferred, not essential).
• Proven track record in high-end residential, mixed-use, or PBSA projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on cost planning, budgeting, and financial control from inception through to completion.
• Manage procurement, tender processes, valuations, and final accounts.
• Mentor and support junior team members as part of succession planning.

Skills

Cost planning

Budgeting

Financial control

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client on a temp-to-perm basis, delivering exceptional projects across the high-end residential, mixed-use, and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sectors.

The Role

• Lead on cost planning, budgeting, and financial control from inception through to completion.
• Manage procurement, tender processes, valuations, and final accounts.
• Administer contracts under JCT and NEC forms.
• Provide value engineering and risk management input to maximise project outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure commercial objectives are met.
• Mentor and support junior team members as part of succession planning.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (MRICS preferred, not essential).
• Proven track record in high-end residential, mixed-use, or PBSA projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and capable of hitting the ground running.

Why Join?

• Competitive day rate of £300–£500.
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent role within a growing business.
• Exposure to landmark developments in prime locations.