Wembley Senior/Project QS

Henry Martin Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is looking for a Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor in City of London. The successful candidate will oversee full commercial management of a £70 million student accommodation project, ensuring compliance with JCT contracts and mentoring junior surveyors. Responsibilities include cost forecasting, managing subcontractor packages, and maintaining financial performance. The role demands strong leadership and collaboration skills to navigate complex project logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management of construction projects.
• Understanding of JCT contracts is essential.
• Ability to mentor junior surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor packages effectively.
• Lead cost forecasting and change control.
• Prepare valuations and manage monthly CVRs.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee procurement processes.

Skills

Contractual compliance

Cost forecasting

Leadership

Subcontractor management

Commercial reporting

Education

Relevant degree in quantity surveying

Job description

Overview

Client: Confidential (Tier One Main Contractor)

Project: 70M Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, Wembley

Role: Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Acting as part of the commercial team on a 70 million purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Wembley, overseeing full commercial management from procurement through to final account. Responsibilities include managing subcontractor packages, change control, cost forecasting, valuations, and monthly CVRs to maintain strong financial performance and contractual compliance under a JCT contract.

The project consists of a multi-block high-rise student accommodation development, incorporating over 1,000 beds, retail space, and extensive amenity areas, delivered on a tight city-centre site with complex logistics. In addition to managing procurement and commercial reporting, the role involves close collaboration with the client and design teams to manage variations, ensure cost efficiency, and maintain programme delivery. Leadership and mentoring of junior surveyors form an integral part of this position within a progressive and fast-paced main contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor packages
• Lead change control and cost forecasting
• Prepare valuations and monthly cost/value reconciliations (CVRs)
• Ensure contractual compliance under a JCT contract
• Oversee procurement and commercial reporting
• Collaborate with client and design teams to manage variations and maintain programme delivery
• Maintain cost efficiency and strong financial performance
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior surveyors
• Operate within a progressive and fast-paced main contracting environment

Project details

The project consists of a multi-block high-rise student accommodation development, incorporating over 1,000 beds, retail space, and extensive amenity areas, delivered on a tight city-centre site with complex logistics.