Senior Quantity Surveyor - London

Senior Quantity Surveyor - London

Purpose

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial delivery of projects, taking ownership of the agreed scope of services and managing supporting team members with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality quantity surveying services to clients across a range of projects.
• Establish and agree client requirements for cost planning and commercial reporting.
• Manage risk, value engineering initiatives, and cost control measures.
• Advise on procurement routes and tendering strategies.
• Prepare tender documentation and contract packages, including bills of quantities.
• Review and analyse tender returns, highlighting key commercial considerations and risk areas.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance to ensure works remain on track.
• Produce budget updates and progress reports, including cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Identify, assess, and respond to commercial risks, variations, and change control.
• Issue notices in line with contract requirements and administer contractual obligations.
• Provide advice on contractual matters, claims, and dispute-related issues where required.
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts.
• Attend and lead client and project meetings.
• Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, guidance, and market developments.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal development and training.
• Support business development by promoting the organisation's services and capability.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 6 years' quantity surveying experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and reporting capability.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Client-focused mindset with a proactive, solutions-led approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with advisory and expert witness teams.

Desirable Experience

• RICS membership (or working towards).
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience using CostX (or similar estimating software).
• Sector exposure to rail and/or aviation projects.

Mandatory Training

• Online Health & Safety training modules (funded by the company).
• Online HR policy and compliance awareness modules (funded by the company).