Senior Quantity Surveyor – Design & Build Lead

Premises Recruitment Ltd; Shoreditch; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Premises Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a design & build contractor. The role is office-based with regular site visits across the UK, offering a permanent full-time position with a strong project portfolio.

You will lead commercial activities from pre-construction through final account, ensuring budget control, contractual compliance and profitability across multiple projects. Prior senior QS or commercial management experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Experience in commercial construction, refurbishment, fit-out or design & build.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and commercial software.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial management of multiple projects.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets and valuations.
• Manage subcontract procurement and negotiate packages.
• Administer subcontract accounts, variations and final accounts.
• Produce accurate cost reporting and forecasts.
• Manage client valuations and applications for payment.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.
• Provide commercial guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors where required.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial software

Job description

Premises Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a design & build contractor. The role is office-based with regular site visits across the UK, offering a permanent full-time position with a strong project portfolio.

You will lead commercial activities from pre-construction through final account, ensuring budget control, contractual compliance and profitability across multiple projects. Prior senior QS or commercial management experience is essential.