Senior Quantity Surveyor – External Facades / Masonry / Brickwork
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Victoria, London
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000
Reporting To: Commercial Director
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in external facades, masonry, brickwork, cladding, and envelope packages to join our clients growing commercial team. The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and effective risk management.
This role is ideally suited to a commercially astute professional with experience working for specialist subcontractors or main contractors delivering façade and masonry packages across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial management of façade, masonry, brickwork, and external envelope packages.
* Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, valuations, and forecasts.
* Oversee procurement of subcontractors, materials, and suppliers.
* Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, interim applications, and final accounts.
* Review and negotiate contracts, including JCT and NEC forms.
* Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout project lifecycle.
* Produce accurate cost reporting and margin analysis for senior management.
* Liaise closely with project managers, site teams, clients, consultants, and suppliers.
* Evaluate and agree variations, change orders, and compensation events.
* Ensure timely payment applications and debt recovery.
* Support tender submissions, pricing exercises, and value engineering opportunities.
* Mentor junior surveyors and assist in developing the commercial team.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within façade, brickwork, masonry, cladding, or external envelope sectors.
* Strong understanding of façade systems, masonry construction methods, and associated packages.
* Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
* Excellent knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC.
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline preferred.
* Membership of RICS or CIOB advantageous but not essential.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working on high-rise residential or large-scale commercial developments.
* Knowledge of rainscreen cladding, SFS, curtain walling, or structural framing packages.
* Experience with procurement strategies and supply chain management.
* Ability to lead client-facing commercial meetings.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Detail-oriented with excellent analytical ability.
* Proactive and solution-driven approach.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills.
Whats On Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
* Exposure to major façade and construction projects.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Pension and bonus scheme.