Senior Quantity Surveyor in EC1, Farringdon, Greater London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead to oversee commercial performance on impactful projects across London. The role offers a competitive package including salary, car allowance, and benefits. Candidates must have proven experience with a main contractor and a strong track record in leading teams. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and values customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive package including salary, car/allowance, and bonus

Ongoing CPD and support towards chartership

Work-life balance and team wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC and JCT forms, design & build routes.
• Eligibility for SC/CTC clearance is advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function on allocated projects.
• Build cost plans, budgets, and cash flows.
• Drive change control and manage subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Proven experience as Senior QS or Commercial Lead

Strong commercial acumen

Client-facing credibility

Hands-on mindset

Demonstrable track record leading a team

Sector know-how in Healthcare, Education and/or Defence

Education

RICS (MRICS/AssocRICS)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead

Sector: Main Contractor – Healthcare, Education, Defence (Design & Build / Full Turnkey)

Location: London (projects across Greater London)

Start: January (interviewing now)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Competitive + car/allowance + bonus + benefits (DOE)

Why this role exists

We’re scaling a London portfolio delivering complex, full-turnkey projects that change lives—hospitals, schools and secure estates. Our work has massive social impact and we’re committed to outstanding client satisfaction and practical, affordable solutions with a lower carbon footprint on every scheme.

Our impact & culture

Here, Directors walk the walk. They’re visible on projects, available to teams, and they hold work–life balance as a core business objective—not a slogan. Expect trust, flexibility, and delivery standards that match our values in the communities we serve.

The opportunity

As Senior QS / Commercial Lead you’ll own commercial performance across one or more live projects, lead a small team of QS/ACost professionals, and be the upbeat, hands‑on presence that keeps cost, programme and quality in sync. You’ll be client‑facing, decisive, and comfortable moving from boardroom to site cabin in the same afternoon.

What you’ll do

• Lead the commercial function on allocated projects (pre- and post‑contract).
• Build robust cost plans, budgets and cashflows; own CVRs and monthly reporting.
• Procure and manage packages: tendering, analysis, negotiation, let and administration.
• Drive change control, early warnings and compensation events (NEC) / variations (JCT).
• Guide subcontractor relationships: payments, valuations, final accounts, disputes avoidance.
• Lead value engineering and carbon‑aware, affordable alternatives without compromising outcomes.
• Chair/attend progress meetings; produce clear, timely commercial intelligence for senior leadership and clients.
• Line‑manage and mentor QS/Assistant QS team members; set standards, review work, grow capability.
• Protect margin through risk identification, mitigation and opportunity capture.
• Ensure compliance with contract, governance, H&S and quality systems.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as Senior QS or Commercial Lead with a main contractor.
• Demonstrable track record leading a team (coaching, reviews, developing others).
• Confident across both NEC and JCT forms, design & build routes and turnkey delivery.
• Hands‑on mindset: happy on site, sleeves rolled up, proactive and solutions‑focused.
• Strong commercial acumen: CVR ownership, forecasting accuracy, claims/change control.
• Client‑facing credibility with clear, upbeat communication and calm under pressure.
• Sector know‑how in Healthcare, Education and/or Defence.
• RICS (MRICS/AssocRICS) or equivalent experience desired.
• SC/CTC clearance or eligibility advantageous for Defence work.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to travel across London projects.

What’s on offer

• Impactful schemes with real social value across London.
• Leaders who model balance and protect team wellbeing while driving high performance.
• Competitive package (salary, car/allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare, paid professional fees).
• Ongoing CPD and support towards chartership (if applicable).
• A culture that values customer satisfaction, affordability, and lower‑carbon choices on every job.

How to apply

• Send your CV (and a brief note on a team you’ve led and your proudest commercial win) with subject line "Senior QS / Commercial Lead – London (Jan Start)".
• Shortlisting is active now; interviews scheduled promptly.

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