Senior Quantity Surveyor - Essex

Randstad Construction and Property; Essex; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct line to Directors

Autonomy over strategy

In-house delivery team

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a principal refurbishment contractor covering Greater London. You will take full commercial ownership from procurement through final accounts on high-spec fit-outs, heritage restorations, and public sector schemes.

The role offers direct access to the Directors, a stable in-house delivery team, and autonomy to shape commercial strategy while delivering robust profitability and client satisfaction across a varied project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Taking full commercial ownership of projects from procurement through final accounts on high-spec commercial fit-outs, heritage restorations, and public sector schemes.

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Principal Refurbishment Contractor (Greater London)

I'm working directly with the Managing Director of one of my longest-standing client partners to secure a commercially sharp Senior Quantity Surveyor.

They are a highly stable, independent main contractor specializing in major internal and external refurbishments across London and the South East. Unlike many modern contractors who sub-contract everything out, they maintain a strong in-house delivery team, giving them full control over quality and exceptional repeat business.

The Role Taking full commercial ownership of projects from procurement right through to final accounts, you'll manage a varied portfolio covering high-spec commercial fit-outs, heritage restorations, and public sector schemes.

Why apply?

• Zero Corporate Bureaucracy: Direct line to the Directors, fast decision-making, and full autonomy over your commercial strategy.
• Financial Stability: Decades of consistent profitability, a robust pipeline, and zero high-risk speculative work.
• Supportive Culture: Genuine work-life balance, low staff turnover, and a team-first ethos where high performers are genuinely recognized and rewarded.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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