Senior Quantity Surveyor
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