Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Private medical

Pension

Discretionary bonus

WFH options

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan are hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as Project Commercial Lead on a major healthcare scheme in Central London. You will own the commercial delivery, lead subcontract management, and work closely with the Project Director to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires a strong main contracting background with a track record of tenure and progression. Public sector healthcare experience is advantageous; refurbishment or complex live environments are desirable but not

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in Tier 1 or leading main contracting environments.
• Experience taking commercial responsibility for major projects, ideally public sector healthcare.
• Exposure to refurbishment or complex live-environment projects is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for the project as Project Commercial Lead.
• Manage commercial delivery from procurement through to final account.
• Lead procurement and commercial management of subcontract packages.
• Prepare and manage subcontract enquiries, tender analysis and award recommendations.
• Oversee subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, forecast expenditure and maintain accurate reporting.
• Identify risks and opportunities and implement cost controls.
• Collaborate with project and design teams to ensure delivery.
• Maintain strong client, consultant, and supply chain relationships.

Skills

Main contracting

Subcontract management

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Main Contractor – Healthcare – Central London

Salary/Package

£85,000 – £100,000 + 33 days annual leave, Private Medical, Pension, Discretionary Bonus, WFH options

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the Project Commercial Lead on a major healthcare scheme in Central London.

The successful candidate will take overall commercial responsibility for the project, working closely with the Project Director, wider project team, client and supply chain to ensure the successful commercial delivery of the scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK. The company offers a market-leading package, alongside strong opportunities for long-term career development and progression.

The ideal candidate will have a strong main contracting background and be able to demonstrate consistent tenure and progression throughout their career. Previous experience working on public sector schemes would be highly advantageous, while exposure to refurbishment, cut and carve or similarly complex environments would be desirable but is not essential.

Role Overview

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Commercial Lead
• Project: Major Healthcare Scheme
• Location: Central London
• Contractor: Tier 1 Main Contractor
• Salary: £85,000 – £100,000 + Market Leading Package
• Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Taking overall commercial responsibility for the project, acting as the Project Commercial Lead
• Managing the commercial delivery of the project from procurement through to final account
• Leading the procurement and commercial management of subcontract packages
• Preparing and managing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations, change control and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate cost control measures
• Working closely with the Project Director, project management, construction and design teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Managing and maintaining strong relationships with the client, consultants and supply chain
• Providing commercial leadership and guidance to the wider project and commercial teams

Requirements

• Strong experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor within a Tier 1 or leading main contracting environment
• Proven experience taking commercial responsibility for major projects
• Public sector experience would be highly advantageous, particularly within healthcare or similar environments
• Exposure to refurbishment, cut and carve or complex live-environment projects would be desirable but is not essential
• Strong knowledge of main contracting procurement, subcontract management, cost control and commercial reporting
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Demonstrable consistency and strong tenure throughout previous positions
• Ability to lead commercially while working effectively with the wider project team
• Ambition to progress and develop within a leading Tier 1 contractor

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation