Senior Quantity Surveyor

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 - Senior Quantity Surveyor

📍 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