Job Description
️ Senior Quantity Surveyors – Flagship High-Rise Developments | up to £300m
Locations: East London | West London | South London | North London
Developer: Leading UK Tier 1 Main Contractors & Developers
Salary: Up to £95,000 basic + full package (car allowance, travel allowance, bonus, healthcare, pension)
About the Opportunities
Outstanding opportunities have arisen for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join leading Tier 1 main contractors and developers delivering a series of high-rise, design-led residential projects redefining modern living across East, West, South and North London.
With individual project values reaching up to £300 million, these flagship developments will deliver hundreds of new homes across architecturally striking towers — combining luxury private residences, mixed-tenure housing, landscaped podium gardens, and premium leisure and wellness facilities.
Each project represents the next generation of London living — technically complex, sustainably designed, and built to exceptional standards — offering senior commercial professionals a chance to take ownership of landmark schemes with national profile and long-term career potential.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of cost management, procurement, and contract administration across major work packages.
You’ll take a hands-on approach to ensuring commercial performance, value delivery, and cost efficiency, while driving best practice and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the commercial performance of large-scale project packages.
* Lead procurement, tendering, subcontractor management, and contract administration.
* Manage valuations, variations, and cost/value reconciliations (CVRs).
* Produce accurate financial forecasts and support commercial reporting.
* Drive value engineering and cost-optimisation initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and best practices.
* Collaborate with project, design, and technical teams to achieve programme, quality, and budget objectives.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the commercial team.
About You
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent).
* Minimum 7+ years’ experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use projects.
* Proven background in RC frame and residential construction.
* Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and leadership skills.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management ability.
* Proficient in Excel and cost management systems.
* Driven, detail-focused, and motivated by long-term project success.
Why Join?
* Work on flagship high-rise developments in prime London locations valued up to £300m.
* Join financially robust, design-led Tier 1 contractors and developers.
* Gain exposure to luxury residential, mixed-tenure, and technically complex projects.
* Long-term career progression with structured development opportunities.
* Supportive, people-first culture with strong commercial leadership.
What’s on Offer
* Up to £95,000 basic salary + comprehensive package
* Car allowance, travel allowance, annual bonus, private healthcare, and pension
* Opportunity to lead on iconic, design-led high-rise developments
* Clear progression to Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager level
* Long-term pipeline of major London projects
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply