Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor | RC Frame & Groundworks | Central London
 
About the Client: My client are an established civil engineering, groundworks & RC Frame specialist contractor who have been operating in London for over 50 years working on large scale commercial, residential & infrastructure projects.
 
About the role: My client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across major civil engineering, Groundworks & RC Frame projects in London. The candidate will be responsible for ownership of cost management, contract administration, supplier performance, and commercial strategy - ensuring projects deliver maximum value while maintaining rigorous commercial control.
 
About the responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, monitoring performance, resolving disputes, and ensuring smooth project delivery.
• Lead post‑contract commercial management including budgets, forecasting, CVRs, cost reporting, and final accounts.
• Manage change control, maintain financial impact assessments, and measure variations from revised drawings.
• Oversee procurement strategies, approve subcontract orders, and ensure robust commercial terms.
• Negotiate compensation events and oversee subcontract administration, payments, and commercial correspondence.
• Identify cost risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and governance.
• Support delivery teams with commercial advice, cost analysis, and contract compliance.
• Mentor and manage QSs, AQSs, trainees, and graduates to ensure high standards across all commercial outputs.
• Analyse costs, produce detailed performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Drive integration of commercial processes across the business, promoting innovation and efficiency.

 
About the Requirements:
 

• 5+ years' experience as a QS on major civils/RC Frame packages
• Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, and JCT forms of contract, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Expertise in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and high‑level commercial reporting.
• Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder management, and client communication.
• Strong leadership ability with experience mentoring junior staff.
• Highly detail‑focused with excellent financial and contractual accuracy.
• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• RICS membership (or working towards) is a strong advantage.
• CSCS card required.
• Strategic thinker with resilience, integrity, and a proactive approach to risk and value.

 
About the Benefits:
 
26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Private Healthcare, Car Allowance, Company Pension, Health Care Cashplan, Cycle to work scheme, Car Leasing Scheme, Discounted Gym Membership, Life Assurance, Buy/sell holidays