Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
20m Residential New Build | Main Contractor | Mill Hill
About the Project
A 20m Newbuild Residential Apartments. Design & Build contract with the Main Contractor holding full commercial responsibility. 18-month programme from mobilisation to practical completion with phased handover to client.
The Role
You will be the commercial lead on-site, accountable for:
- Cost control, commercial management, and financial reporting throughout contract
- Managing cost plan, tracking variations and claims, controlling subcontractor payments
- Interfacing with client's quantity surveyor on financial and contractual matters
- Monthly cost reporting, final account forecasting, and change control processes
- Managing relationships with client QS and design team
- Protecting the Main Contractor's margin through hands-on site attendance and financial discipline
Essential Requirements
- 7+ years as Quantity Surveyor in Main Contractor environment
- 3+ years at Senior QS level on projects of £15M+
- Strong commercial acumen in cost planning, cost control, variations, and final accounts
- Experience with contract administration under standard forms (JCT, NEC)
- Proficiency in cost management software
- Proven experience managing subcontractor payments and claims
- Strong numeracy, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple cost streams
Desirable
- RICS membership (APC or MRICS)
- Experience on Design & Build contracts or similar risk-transfer models
- Familiarity with specialist procurement (MEP, façade, specialist fit-out)
- Knowledge of film studio or specialist infrastructure
What We're Looking For
- Commercial sharpness — spot cost exposure early and present options clearly
- Meticulous with numbers but pragmatic about delivery
- Effective communication with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams
- Ownership of cost control without becoming a bottleneck
- Comfortable working independently but knows when to escalate
The Offer
- Salary: £85,000–£95,000 per annum (depending on experience and RICS status)
- Contract: Permanent for project duration (18 months) with potential extension
- Location: Mill Hill area, full-time on-site
- Reporting to: Commercial Director
- Start date: ASAP
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