Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 (DOE) car allowance travel healthcare benefits Location: Based 3 days/week in Coulsdon (Head Office), rest across sites in London & the South East Headlines Looking for more variety, more autonomy, and the chance to work across a range of quality projects? A well-established, privately owned contractor is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. You'll be taking the lead on a spread of new build and refurbishment schemes across sectors like residential, commercial, education, leisure, and healthcare. With projects typically procured via both traditional and design & build routes—including successful two-stage tenders—you'll be trusted to drive commercial performance while working closely with clients and site teams. Your Role - What You'll Be Doing You'll act as the commercial lead on your schemes, taking responsibility for: Budgeting, cost planning, reporting and final accounts Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers—negotiating best value Managing monthly valuations, variations, and change control Driving cash flow through timely applications and payment approvals Supporting Project Managers to ensure delivery stays on time and on budget Liaising with clients, consultants, and the internal leadership team Mentoring junior staff where appropriate Supporting pre-construction activity and contributing to tender processes Why This Role Stands Out This is a hands-on Senior QS role offering real variety. Projects typically range from £2m to £15m in value and include: New build and complex refurbishment schemes High-spec commercial and residential developments Public sector projects such as schools and community hubs Heritage upgrades and listed building renovations Traditional and D&B contracts, often via two-stage tenders If you're confident managing a project from start to finish and enjoy working across multiple contract types and sectors, this is a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. About the Business You'll be joining a respected main contractor with decades of experience delivering high-quality projects throughout London and the Home Counties. Their client base is built on long-term relationships, frameworks, and repeat business—and their work is underpinned by a commitment to technical quality and collaborative working. The culture is professional but down-to-earth. It's a company where people are treated with respect, given trust and support, and offered long-term progression. What We're Looking For 6 years' Quantity Surveying experience, ideally with a main contractor Comfortable leading commercial duties across full project lifecycles Strong working knowledge of traditional and D&B contract forms Previous involvement in two-stage tender processes is a plus Confident communicator with good commercial instincts Relevant qualification (degree, HNC, or time-served equivalent) Self-motivated, detail-focused, and team-oriented What's in It for You £80,000 - £90,000 depending on experience Car allowance, travel costs, private healthcare, and full benefits 3 days/week in the Coulsdon head office, rest across active sites A broad project portfolio with genuine variety Long-term opportunity in a stable, well-respected contractor Clear scope for growth and career progression To Apply - Choose What Works for You Click apply on this job board Send your CV directly to Alex @ Reinforcedltd. co. uk (remove the spaces!) Call Alex using the number below Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message Even if you're not actively job hunting, feel free to reach out for a confidential chat—this could be a great move. About Me I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I help construction professionals across London and the South East find roles where they can grow, feel valued, and do work they're genuinely proud of