Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) – Permanent

Location: W1, Mayfair (site-based)
Project Value: £75m
Sector: High-end Residential / Hotels / Commercial / Cut & Carve / New Build
Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Start Date: Immediate

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a £75m high-end project in Mayfair. This is a permanent, site-based role, reporting directly to the Commercial Lead and working closely with the Project Manager to ensure the successful commercial and financial delivery of the scheme.

The project is procured under JCT Traditional, and the successful candidate must be fully conversant in both JCT Traditional and JCT Design & Build, with a clear understanding of the differences between the two.

Key Responsibilities

Take full commercial responsibility for the project, ensuring successful financial delivery

Work in tandem with the Project Manager and Commercial Lead

Manage procurement of multiple high-value, complex subcontract packages (procurement currently in early stages)

Ongoing management of subcontractors including:

Valuations

Variations

Payments

Final accounts

Preparation and management of:

CVRs

Monthly cashflows

Directors' reports

Client commercial reports

Assess and manage subcontractor claims

Administer loss and expense claims upstream

Issue all relevant contractual notices both upstream and downstream

Chair commercial meetings and lead commercial aspects of the project

Manage all internal and external commercial reporting

Present commercial sections of monthly client reports and CVRs to Directors

Daily liaison with the client and full professional team

Team Management

Manage and lead an existing commercial team of three:

Commercial Lead

Two existing SQSs

The role is a replacement for an SQS relocating permanently overseas

Proven experience managing QS staff while running live projects is essential

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 15 years' experience in Quantity Surveying

Background with Tier 1 or leading Main Contractors preferred

Strong experience in high-end residential, cut & carve, and new build projects

Fully conversant with JCT Traditional & JCT D&B contracts

Comfortable dealing directly with clients and professional teams

Strong leadership, communication, and commercial acumen

Location & Working Pattern

Site-based role, 5 days per week

Location: W1 – Mayfair

Maximum 90-minute commute each way

Package

Competitive salary (dependent on candidate experience)

Pension

Healthcare