Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Qs - London

Henley Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in Greater London is seeking a seasoned construction project management professional to oversee delivery from inception to handover. You will plan, coordinate and supervise day-to-day operations, manage site teams, consultants and subcontractors, and ensure programmes and quality standards are met.

You will provide regular updates to Directors, monitor progress against budgets, handle commercial risks, and drive value through cost control and procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction projects from inception to handover.
• Strong ability to manage budgets, timelines and quality.
• Proven track record in tendering, procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Extensive experience with contract administration and variations.
• Ability to prepare and present regular project and commercial reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery to meet programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Coordinate site teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Review contractual requirements and manage variations and payments.
• Prepare cost plans, cash-flow forecasts and cost-value reconciliations.
• Produce regular progress and commercial reports for Directors.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Tendering & procurement

Contract administration

Reporting & documentation

Job description

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage construction projects from inception through to successful completion and handover.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee day-to-day project operations to ensure programme, budget and quality objectives are achieved.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, consultants, suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress against programme and take corrective action where required.
• Attend and lead project and progress meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to Directors and Senior Management.
• Identify and resolve site and project issues promptly and effectively.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, contractual requirements and agreed quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety requirements and promote a safe working environment across the project.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Take responsibility for the commercial and financial performance of assigned projects.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, detailed cost estimates and cost plans.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and identify potential cost overruns at an early stage.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts, cost-value reconciliations and regular commercial reports.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Work closely with the project team to identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining required quality and performance.

Tendering & Procurement

• Prepare and review tender documentation, Bills of Quantities (BQ), scopes of work and pricing schedules.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier tendering and procurement processes.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations and prepare detailed commercial comparisons.
• Negotiate commercial terms, scope and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare subcontract agreements and assist with the appointment of subcontractors.
• Ensure procurement activities align with the construction programme and project budget.

Contract Administration

• Manage both pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities.
• Review contractual requirements and ensure project teams understand relevant commercial obligations.
• Manage variations, valuations, interim payment applications and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare, assess and negotiate variations and change orders.
• Manage contractual correspondence and maintain appropriate commercial records.
• Assist with the management and resolution of claims and contractual disputes.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree subcontractor and project final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant contractual requirements and applicable legislation.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project and commercial records.
• Prepare regular project, cost and commercial reports for Directors and Senior Management.
• Track project budgets, committed costs, variations, forecasts and anticipated final costs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Ensure project and commercial documentation is complete and audit-ready.