Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced
Senior Quantity Surveyor
to join a leading residential developer specialising in
Special Works
projects focused on
fire safety remediation
. You will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of legacy residential developments, ensuring compliance with the latest
government fire safety legislation
, including remediation of cladding, compartmentation, fire stopping, and other critical life-safety works.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full commercial responsibility for a portfolio of
fire safety upgrade and remediation projects
across residential schemes.
* Work closely with internal teams, external consultants, and specialist contractors to scope, procure, and deliver remedial works to
current Building Safety and Fire Safety Act
standards.
* Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans from inception through to final account.
* Provide robust commercial reporting and risk analysis to internal stakeholders and project teams.
* Oversee procurement of subcontract packages, tendering, contract negotiation, and management in line with regulatory compliance.
* Ensure all commercial processes align with statutory requirements and internal governance frameworks.
* Review and agree interim valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts.
* Liaise with building control, fire engineers, legal teams, and leaseholder representatives to support transparency and project assurance.
* Contribute to funding applications and reporting where government remediation funding (e.g. BSF) is being sought or utilised.
* Monitor contractor performance, manage disputes, and drive value for money across all phases of remediation.
* Support the continuous improvement of internal commercial procedures in relation to Special Works.
Key Requirements
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline; MRICS preferred.
* Strong knowledge of
cladding remediation
,
fire compartmentation
,
passive fire protection
* Experience managing complex legacy projects in occupied buildings is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with government remediation funding schemes (e.g. BSF, ACM Fund).
* Excellent commercial acumen, contract knowledge (JCT/NEC), negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.