Senior Quantity Surveyor in City of London, Greater London
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The Company
We are currently partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing main contractor specialising in refurbishment and remediation schemes across the UK.
Operating predominantly within the social housing sector, the business delivers a wide range of projects including building safety and fire remediation works such as recladding, passive fire protection, compartmentation, and fire door installations. They also undertake commercial-to-residential conversion schemes.
Project values typically range from £1m to £15m, with clear ambitions to expand into larger-scale developments. Despite being recently established, the company has experienced impressive growth, already securing 80% of its projected 2026 turnover. With a strong pipeline and expanding client base, they are on track to achieve a £50m turnover by 2028.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor at a key stage of its growth, offering genuine career progression and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
The Role
Location: City of London
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in the City of London, overseeing a portfolio of live projects across London and the surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the commercial, financial, and contractual management of multiple fire remediation schemes within a main contracting environment. This is a key role focused on driving profitability, ensuring cost certainty, managing risk, and maintaining contractual compliance across all projects.
Experience with PCSA (Pre-Construction Services Agreements) and/or a background in refurbishment or fire protection works will be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of project financial performance and gross margin delivery
* Review and approve cost reports, valuations, variations, and payments
* Identify, manage, and report on financial risks and opportunities
* Lead the timely agreement of final accounts
* Administer contracts in line with JCT forms
* Manage claims, extensions of time (EOTs), RFIs, and dispute resolution support
* Oversee subcontractor and supplier agreements
* Review and challenge tender submissions
* Lead subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations
* Ensure procurement activities align with project budgets and programmes
* Manage change control and variations
* Prepare and maintain CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and cash flow forecasts
* Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior management
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
* Represent the business in commercial and project meetings
* Safeguard company interests while fostering collaborative partnerships
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
* Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
* Experience managing refurbishment and/or fire remediation projects (desirable)
* Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills
* Strong reporting and stakeholder management abilities
* Experience with PCSA agreements (advantageous)
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Car allowance
* Comprehensive Benefits Package
* Flexible working
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, meaningful building safety projects
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- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Quantity Surveyor, Surveyor, Senior, Quantity Surveying / Q.S, Surveying