Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor, Prime Residential Construction (West London)

Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus, Private Healthcare, 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Leave, Early Friday Finishes and more

We're working with an established business specialising in prime and super-prime residential construction across London. The projects are bespoke, highly detailed and built for private clients who expect an exceptional standard throughout, from the underlying construction to the final material and finish. They're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who understands the commercial demands of this end of the market. You'll have responsibility across the full project lifecycle, working closely with clients, architects, designers, contractors and specialist suppliers to keep costs controlled without compromising the quality of the finished home.

Where You'll Make an Impact

You'll take the commercial lead across high-end residential projects from pre-construction through to final account.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be trusted to manage budgets, procurement, contracts, valuations and financial reporting while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project teams. You'll need to understand when to protect the budget, where value can be created and, importantly, where quality shouldn't be compromised.

From Tender to Completion

• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets and feasibility studies.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs and schedules of rates.
• Prepare tender packages and analyse contractor returns.
• Lead procurement, contractor selection and contract negotiations.
• Manage project costs, valuations and monthly financial reporting.
• Forecast cash flow and maintain accurate financial projections.
• Manage variations, change control and commercial risk.
• Produce cost reports and CVRs.
• Administer main contracts and subcontracts, including JCT and bespoke forms.
• Prepare payment notices, applications and final accounts.
• Maintain a positive project cash position while protecting commercial performance.
• Attend site meetings and work closely with architects, designers, engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Act as a trusted commercial contact for private clients and their representatives.
• Lead final account negotiations and project close-out.

What You'll Bring

• Strong Quantity Surveying experience within construction.
• Experience delivering high-end or prime residential projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of cost planning, procurement and contract administration.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts and construction procurement.
• Confidence managing subcontractors, tenders, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills.
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants and contractors.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the detail.
• A professional, considered approach suited to working with discerning private clients.

A Package Worth Talking About

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours, early Friday finishes too.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off!
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Personal Development Wellness Fund.
• Support for training and professional development.

The Next Move

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for more ownership, better projects and the chance to work at the very top end of London's residential market, send your CV over today.