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Senior Quantity Surveyor Vacancy

Region: London

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum plus car allowance (dependent on experience)

The Role

This position involves full commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account. Responsibilities include budget preparation, cost estimates, progress reporting, final account settlement, client liaison, and participation in design team and site meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Surveying Director, Project Director, and Project Manager

Working closely with the Design Team to ensure all requirements and specifications are achieved

Building and maintaining strong relationships with client representatives to support project delivery and foster positive working relationships

Attending regular site meetings and providing clear updates on project progress, risks, and issues

Reviewing tender enquiries and undertaking detailed tender analysis

Preparing estimates and tenders in collaboration with head office quantity surveying teams

Negotiating new projects and fixed-price agreements to ensure cost-effective outcomes

Organising and chairing pre-award meetings with new subcontractors alongside the construction team

Procuring subcontract packages and monitoring performance on site

Managing contra charges and issuing notifications to subcontractors

Carrying out subcontractor re-measurements and managing interim and final account payments

Processing fortnightly and monthly subcontractor payment certificates

Maintaining variation logs and agreeing variations with junior surveying staff

Issuing interim payment applications and reconciling payments received

Preparing and agreeing final accounts at project completion

Monitoring costs and producing reports using construction management software

Attending monthly cost review meetings and preparing cashflow forecasts

Issuing monthly financial reports to the accounts team

Staying informed of industry developments and market conditions

Undertaking additional duties and projects as required

Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience with a strong track record managing subcontractors and clients across valuations, variations, final accounts, and cost reporting

Excellent understanding of specifications, bills of quantities, and construction drawings

Proven ability to extract quantities from drawings and issue accurate enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers within tight deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-standard quantity surveying software

Experience working on commercial and residential projects

Strong budget management and cost control experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce and explain clear, accurate reports

Highly organised with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Self-motivated and able to plan workloads with minimal supervision

Flexible, committed, and results-driven

A strong team player able to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Main Contractor

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