Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Location: London Salary: Competitive salary and package Employment type: Permanent I’m working with an established London contractor specialising in high-quality residential projects. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The contractor delivers complex refurbishment and renovation projects across London, working on high-end private residences and period properties. This role offers the opportunity to take commercial ownership of projects from pre-construction through to final account. The role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include: * Managing the commercial performance of residential refurbishment projects * Preparing budgets, cost plans and tender documentation * Procuring and negotiating subcontractor packages * Managing valuations, variations and change control * Producing cost reports, forecasts and cash-flow updates * Monitoring project costs, risks and profitability * Agreeing subcontractor and client final accounts * Providing commercial support to project and site teams * Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors The ideal candidate You will have: * Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor * A background in residential, high-end residential or specialist fit-out * Experience managing the full commercial lifecycle of projects * Good knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and cost control * Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills * A commercially focused and detail-oriented approach * A relevant degree or professional qualification Experience working on complex London refurbishments, prime residential properties or listed buildings would be particularly advantageous. What’s on offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * A strong pipeline of residential refurbishment projects * Commercial ownership and genuine autonomy * A stable, specialist contractor with an established reputation * Long-term career progression If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor with relevant residential experience, or a Quantity Surveyor ready to step up - please get in touch for a confidential conversation