Senior Quantity Surveyor – High-Profile Projects + Progression

SJP recruitment services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Ongoing training and career progressio

Ride to Work Scheme

High-profile projects

Supportive working environment

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

SJP recruitment services in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a well-established construction contractor. The role focuses on commercial management from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring profitability and contract compliance.

You will manage budgets, cost reports, subcontract packages, and variations, review JCT/NEC contracts, and mentor junior members of the commercial team while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial reporting and cost management.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Producing monthly cost reports and cost/value reconciliations.
• Preparing and negotiating subcontract packages.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and payments.
• Reviewing and administering contracts including JCT and NEC forms.
• Assessing and managing variations, claims and change orders.
• Preparing applications for payment and agreeing final accounts.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Working with operational teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Financial reporting

Client relationship building

Problem-solving

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

SJP recruitment services in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a well-established construction contractor. The role focuses on commercial management from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring profitability and contract compliance.

You will manage budgets, cost reports, subcontract packages, and variations, review JCT/NEC contracts, and mentor junior members of the commercial team while liaising with clients and stakeholders.