Senior Quantity Surveyor – CAT A and B Fit-Out
Senior Quantity Surveyor – CAT A & B Fit-Out
London – £85,000 – £95,000 + Comprehensive Package
About the Company
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and established design & build contractor delivering premium commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across Central London. The business is known for delivering complex, high-value schemes within occupied environments, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and building long-term client relationships across the commercial office sector.
With a strong pipeline of flagship projects and a reputation for excellence, they offer a dynamic and professional environment for experienced commercial professionals.
The Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major CAT A & CAT B fit-out and refurbishment schemes in Central London.
You will be working across landmark office developments, including:
A large-scale, multi-storey city office refurbishment spanning over 140,000 sq ft, delivered as a rolling programme over multiple floors. The scheme includes extensive upgrades to receptions, common areas, end-of-trip facilities, and core infrastructure, with a project value in the region of £40 million.
A high-end West End office refurbishment involving CAT A and CAT A+ upgrades across multiple floors of a prime building, including enhancements to shared spaces and front-of-house areas, valued between £12-15 million.These projects are being delivered in live environments and require a high level of commercial control, stakeholder management, and attention to detail.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
Full commercial management of large-scale CAT A & B fit-out and refurbishment projects
Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and financial reporting
Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
Producing valuations, variations, and final accounts
Monitoring project costs, cash flow, and forecasting
Managing risk, change control, and value engineering opportunities
Working closely with project teams to ensure commercial success across all phases
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
Supporting the delivery of projects within live/occupied environments
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:
Proven experience delivering CAT A & CAT B commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects
Strong experience working on high-value projects (£10m+)
A solid understanding of design & build contracts and commercial processes
Experience working within live or occupied building environments
Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to manage multiple packages and workstreams simultaneously
Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £85,000 – £95,000 DOE
Attractive benefits package including car allowance, bonus, pension, and healthcare
Opportunity to work on high-profile, landmark London projects
Long-term career progression within a leading contractor
A collaborative, professional working environment with a strong leadership team
Exposure to complex, technically challenging schemes in prime locationsThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a role delivering prestigious, high-value commercial projects in Central London.
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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