Senior Quantity Surveyor in London

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

Job summary

A leading UK developer in East London seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage major regeneration schemes. This role involves leading commercial management, developing cost models, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in large-scale developments and strong skills in cost planning and reporting. This opportunity offers competitive remuneration and great career progression.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Performance bonus potential

Professional development pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in large scale RC frame and mixed-use developments.
• Proven experience with developers or tier-one contractors in London.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial controls and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management on major RC frame works.
• Develop cost models and manage subcontractor procurement.
• Mentor junior QS staff and influence commercial culture.

Skills

Cost planning

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Communication

Excel skills

Education

Qualified Quantity Surveyor (or equivalent)

Tools

BIM

Cost software

Cost software

Job description

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Job Description

A leading UK developer are seeking a strong Senior Quantity Surveyor to join them and be part of one of East London’s most significant regeneration schemes.

This includes 3,500 units, new community area, park and commercial amenities.

You’ll join early enough to influence delivery, cost strategy and commercial control on a scheme that mixes high rise towers, mixed-tenure housing, retail/leisure and public realm.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management on major RC frame / superstructure works, from procurement through to final account.
• Develop and maintain cost models, cash-flows, cost forecasts and monthly commercial reports.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration (JCT/D&B) and variation adjudication.
• Work closely with the design and site teams to drive value engineering, risk mitigation and cost certainty.
• Lead monthly valuations, cost reconciliations and contract change control.
• Mentor and supervise junior QS staff; influence commercial culture in a high-profile developer environment.
• Interface with client-side, contractor and supply chain representatives to uphold quality, programme and cost parameters.
• Contribute to sustainability and circular‑economy requirements

Profile

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor (or equivalent) with minimum 7–10 years’ experience, of which several years delivered on large scale RC frame, podium and mixed‑use developments.
• Proven experience working for developers or tier‑one contractors in London regenerative projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of cost planning, subcontract procurement, variations, cost reporting and commercial controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work across design, procurement, construction and commercial teams.
• Sound understanding of contract types (JCT, D&B), measurement and valuation techniques.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, high‑risk, high‑profile environment with multiple interfaces (utilities, live rail, major infrastructures).
• Strong Excel and commercial reporting skills; familiarity with BIM, cost software or take‑off favourable.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on mindset: able to add value, identify savings, manage cost exposure and bring commercial rigour.

This is a massive opportunity to be be part of a landmark regeneration project in East London with long‑term horizon and high visibility including;

• Opportunity to operate at developer level, influencing cost strategy, procurement and commercial outcomes. Work on a technically challenging site with RC frame and podium structures, and complex utilities.
• Excellent for career progression. Competitive remuneration, performance bonus potential and professional development pathways.
• Supportive environment, with scope to shape commercial team, build your profile and manage high‑value delivery.

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