Senior Quantity Surveyor

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd; Swanley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Bromley. This role involves full commercial management of a £13m logistics project, offering autonomy and direct client engagement. Candidates should have experience with industrial projects and managing budgets over £10m, along with strong communication skills. The package includes a competitive salary, electric car or allowance, and private healthcare, with opportunities for career progression as the company expands.

Benefits

Electric car or allowance

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonus

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering industrial / logistics / warehouse projects.
• Experience with a main contractor or design & build business.
• Experience managing projects in the £10–15m+ range.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management on a £13m design & build project.
• Manage procurement, subcontract management, valuations, and change control.
• Produce CVRs, forecasts, and financial summaries.
• Oversee risk, cost tracking, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Bromley, South East London

Salary: £80,000 £90,000 + Electric Car / Car Allowance + Healthcare + Bonus

Location: Bromley (commutable from Croydon, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Dartford, Sidcup, Beckenham)

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

The Opportunity

A growing main contractor with a strong foothold in the industrial and logistics (shed) sector is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a £13m design & build industrial project in Bromley.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing large industrial schemes and wants to join a business that is scaling quickly, backed by highly experienced leadership and a solid pipeline for 2025.

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a role with more autonomy, direct client interaction, and genuine influence on how projects are delivered, this one stands out.

The Role

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of commercial management on a £13m, 100,000 sq ft design & build logistics project. You will be reporting directly to the Commercial Director and working closely with the project team on-site.

Key responsibilities:

• Full commercial management of the project as the lead Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Procurement, subcontract management, valuations, change control, and reporting.
• Producing CVRs, forecasts, and monthly financial summaries.
• Managing risk, cost tracking, and contractual obligations under JCT D&B.
• Ensuring strong commercial performance and client satisfaction.

This project is due to start in early Q1, so the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved from pre-start through to final account a perfect chance to take ownership of a project from day one.

About You

To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, you will need:

• Proven experience delivering industrial / logistics / warehouse / shed projects.
• Background with a main contractor or design & build business.
• Experience managing projects in the £10 15m+ range.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work independently.
• Located within a reasonable commute of Bromley (South East London / North Kent).
• Confident communicator with a proactive, delivery-focused approach.

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys being hands-on and wants to help shape a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £80,000 £90,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: Electric car (Tesla) or car allowance, private healthcare, discretionary bonus, and 24 days holiday.
• Career Path: Scope to progress into regional or project commercial lead roles as the business grows.

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next step in the Bromley area, apply today or email Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James for a confidential chat.

Reference: Senior Quantity Surveyor Bromley / £13m D&B Industrial Project / Main Contractor

Job Ref: SQS-BROMLEY-1025