Senior Quantity Surveyor
London & M25
Excellent Salary + Package + Bonus
CAT A & B Office Fit Out Contractor | Traditional & Design & Build
Permanent PositionI am currently working in partnership with a well-established and expanding CAT A & B Office Fit Out Contractor delivering high-quality workplace environments across London and the M25.
Operating across both traditional and design & build procurement routes, the business specialises in fast-paced commercial office fit out schemes typically ranging from £1m to £5m in value.
Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading commercial role across both tendering and live project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior QS who thrives in a fast-paced fit out environment and enjoys involvement from pre-construction through to final account.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take senior commercial responsibility across multiple CAT A & B office fit out projects, overseeing both pre-construction and delivery phases.
You will play a key role in driving commercial performance, protecting margin, and supporting the wider commercial team.
Pre-Construction / Tender Phase:
Leading the preparation of detailed cost plans and competitive tender submissions
Reviewing drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
Managing subcontractor enquiries and conducting thorough bid analysis
Leading value engineering and cost planning exercises
Supporting bid presentations and tender adjudications
Advising on procurement strategy and riskProject Delivery Phase:
Full commercial management of multiple projects (£1m-£5m)
Procurement and negotiation of subcontract packages
Preparing and presenting detailed cost reports and forecasts
Managing valuations, variations, and change control
Overseeing subcontractor account management and final accounts
Identifying and mitigating commercial risk
Working closely with Project Managers to ensure financial and operational alignment
Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors where requiredYou will typically oversee several fast-track fit out projects concurrently within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Requirements
7+ years' experience within a main contractor or specialist fit out contractor
Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
Strong experience delivering CAT A & B office fit out projects
Experience across both tendering and live project commercial management
Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Leadership capability and team-oriented mindsetWhy Apply?
Opportunity to take senior commercial ownership within a growing fit out contractor
Work on high-quality London office projects across a diverse client base
Exposure to both traditional and design & build procurement routes
Strong pipeline of secured projects
Clear progression opportunities toward Commercial Manager level
Competitive salary, package, and performance-related bonusThis role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking greater autonomy and involvement across the full commercial lifecycle of office fit out projects within a progressive and ambitious contractor.
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