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Posted 23 July, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

O'Neill & Brennan
EC1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Cut & Carve Residential, Commercial & Leisure) – Central London Salary/Package: £80,000 – £90,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a flagship cut and carve project based in the Great Portland Street area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex refurbishment and cut and carve schemes across the residential, commercial and leisure sectors. You will take the commercial lead on a high-profile project from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with the Project Director and leading the commercial function on site. The business has a strong pipeline of secured work across Central London, offering excellent long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-value schemes. Role Overview Title: Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor Project: Cut & Carve Residential, Commercial or Leisure Development Location: Great Portland Street, Central London Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person Type: Permanent Responsibilities Taking full commercial responsibility for a cut and carve project from procurement through to final account Leading the procurement and commercial management of all subcontract packages Producing CVRs, cost reports, cash flow forecasts and monthly commercial reporting Managing subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle Leading client meetings and maintaining strong relationships with consultants and the wider project team Providing commercial leadership and mentoring junior members of the commercial team Working closely with operational and design teams to ensure successful commercial delivery of the project Requirements Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor Proven experience delivering residential, commercial or leisure cut and carve projects Experience leading the commercial delivery of projects through the full project lifecycle, from procurement to final account Strong knowledge of cost reporting, procurement, contract administration and commercial management Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Able and willing to commute to the Great Portland Street area If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to lead the commercial delivery of a landmark Central London project, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV to . O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation