Senior Quantity Surveyor

John Sisk and Son; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their London division. This role involves managing financials on large projects, ensuring commercial strategies align with development needs, and supporting the CM in procurement. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package including a company car, healthcare, and professional development opportunities await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increases

Company car or allowance

Healthcare

26 days holiday with an option to purchase 5 more

Employer pension

Death in service life assurance

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and educational development

Qualifications

• Ability to manage people and situations sensitively and commercially.
• Commercially inventive and astute.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the commercial strategy and influence the construction process.
• Take ownership of commercial and contractual issues.
• Manage project financials and contractual submissions.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Legal appreciation

CVR appreciation

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor, London - UK South Build Division

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our UK South Build division to work on a large commercial or residential project in the area. The ideal candidate is a strong lead SQS, capable of conducting CVRs, attending client meetings, and managing project financials. The plan is to have a Construction Manager (CM) oversee procurement and project setup initially, with the SQS taking over to complete the project, and the CM working part-time thereafter. We are seeking two such candidates.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while being at the heart of change.

Key Responsibilities

1. Integrate the commercial strategy, amending to suit the project as it develops.
2. Liaise with and influence the team and construction process commercially.
3. Take ownership of, administer, and represent the company in commercial and contractual issues, including preparing tenders, analyzing, selecting subcontractors, finalizing subcontractor orders, and managing financials through to Final Account completion. Prepare and agree valuations, generate certificates, and manage invoice/payments. Update projected Final Accounts regularly and submit/agree the Final Account timely.
4. Control traditional contracts and contracts over €/£15m.
5. Manage recording and submission of claims related to delays and loss/expense, formulate detailed arguments, and represent the company accordingly.

Qualifications

• Legal appreciation and overview
• CPD on legislation and industry trends
• CVR appreciation
• Presentation and communication skills
• Ability to manage people and situations sensitively and commercially
• Commercially inventive and astute

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly increases
• Company car or allowance
• Healthcare
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pension
• Death in service life assurance
• Competitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer work with purpose, work-life balance, limitless career opportunities, and a great team environment.

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The full job specification is available upon request.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom