Job Description
️ Project & Senior Quantity Surveyors
Flagship High-Rise Residential Developments | Projects up to £300m
Locations: East London | West London | South London | North London
Employer: Leading UK Tier 1 Main Contractors & Developers
Salary:
* Project Quantity Surveyor: Up to £75,000 + full package
* Senior Quantity Surveyor: Up to £95,000 + full package
(Car allowance, travel allowance, bonus, private healthcare & pension included)
About the Opportunities
Exceptional opportunities have arisen for Project Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors to join leading Tier 1 contractors and developers delivering a portfolio of landmark, high-rise residential developments across London.
With individual project values of up to £300 million, these design-led schemes will deliver hundreds of new homes across architecturally striking towers, incorporating:
* Luxury private residences & mixed-tenure housing
* Landscaped podium gardens
* Premium leisure, wellness, and resident amenities
These technically complex, sustainability-focused developments represent the next generation of London living, offering ambitious commercial professionals the chance to work on projects of national profile with long-term career potential.
The Roles
Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you’ll be involved in the full commercial lifecycle of major residential packages:
* Project Quantity Surveyors will take ownership of key work packages while supporting overall commercial delivery.
* Senior Quantity Surveyors will lead major packages, drive commercial performance, and mentor junior team members.
Both roles offer genuine exposure to high-value, complex schemes within well-structured, commercially strong teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and/or oversee the commercial performance of major project packages
* Lead procurement, tendering, subcontractor management, and contract administration
* Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and CVRs
* Produce accurate forecasts and contribute to commercial reporting
* Drive value engineering and cost-optimisation initiatives
* Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and best practice
* Work collaboratively with project, design, and technical teams
* (Senior level) Mentor and support junior commercial staff
About You
Project Quantity Surveyor
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
* 5+ years’ experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use projects
* Strong RC frame and residential construction background
* Commercially aware, analytical, and proactive
Senior Quantity Surveyor
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
* 7+ years’ experience delivering major residential or mixed-use schemes
* Proven ability to lead packages and manage commercial risk
* Confident communicator with strong leadership and negotiation skills
All candidates should be proficient in Excel and cost management systems, detail-focused, and motivated by long-term project success.
Why Join?
* Work on iconic high-rise developments valued up to £300m
* Join financially robust, design-led Tier 1 contractors and developers
* Exposure to luxury residential, mixed-tenure, and RC frame schemes
* Clear, structured progression to Senior QS / Managing QS / Commercial Manager
* Supportive, people-first culture with strong commercial leadership
* Long-term pipeline of major London projects
What’s on Offer
* £75,000 – £95,000 basic (depending on level)
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunity to take ownership of complex, design-led schemes
* Genuine long-term career development and stability
For a confidential discussion about either level, please apply or get in touch.