7 lead quantity surveyor jobs found in London

Freelance M&E Quantity Surveyor - Major Commercial High-Rise Location: City of London Sector: Commercial High-Rise / MEP Building Services Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Duration: 3-6 Months (Initial contract, with strong likelihood of extension) IR35 Status: STRICTLY INSIDE IR35 (PAYE / Approved Umbrella) Pay Rate: (Apply online only) per day (DOE) The Opportunity Are you an experienced Freelance M&E Quantity Surveyor available for an immediate or short-notice contract assignment? A Tier-1 Main Contractor is seeking an autonomous, commercially sharp MEP Contract Quantity Surveyor to join their site-based team on a flagship 650,000 sq. ft, 36-storey, all-electric commercial high-rise in the City of London. Following the transition from the pre-construction phase into main construction works, this 3 to 6-month contract assignment (Inside IR35) offers the chance to hit the ground running on one of the UK's most ambitious, low-carbon, and...

Fomac agency require a commercially astute and discreet Senior Quantity Surveyor to join client-side delivery team on one of London's most iconic private residences. This role offers full ownership of the commercial function on a fast-paced, design-led, ultra-prime project where quality, precision, and confidentiality are paramount. You'll work closely with the project director, project managers, interior designers, and consultants to lead the commercial management of all construction and fit-out packages, taking responsibility for cost certainty and contractual integrity across the full lifecycle of a world-class private residence. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation, and manage the tender process end-to-end Manage contractor payments, valuations, and the negotiation and agreement of variations Lead procurement processes and take responsibility for contract administration across multiple packages...

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead - Retail CAT A Fit-Out Location: London Contract Type: Freelance / Contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: £400-£475 (DOE) About the Role We are seeking a heavyweight Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead to take financial control of a high-profile Retail CAT A Fit-Out project in Central London. Operating on a Design & Build (D&B) framework, this role requires a sharp commercial mind capable of leading the project from inception through to final accounts, ensuring maximum profitability while maintaining exceptional client relationships. As the Commercial Lead, you will have full autonomy over the project's commercial delivery, managing sub-contractor procurement, variations, and final account negotiations. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership: Act as the primary commercial point of contact, leading all financial aspects of the Design & Build retail project. Financial Control: Manage...

Pre-Contract Quantity Surveyor - Major Water Infrastructure Programme Contract Length: 12-month rolling contract. Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Kings Cross, London or Peterborough. Rate: 500- 550 per day About the Opportunity We are supporting a major UK water infrastructure programme seeking an experienced Pre-Contract Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile capital investment team. This role will focus on the commercial, financial and contractual activities required before construction commences, helping to establish robust procurement, cost management and commercial strategies across a portfolio of strategically important infrastructure projects. Working closely with programme leaders, engineering teams, consultants and supply chain partners, you will play a key role in developing procurement packages, managing tender processes, supporting contractor engagement and ensuring commercial best practice is embedded throughout the pre-construction...

Position: Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure / Energy Location : Home-based (with weekly travel to Marston Green + occasional site visits - Travel expenses provided) Contract : 6 months (likely extension) Day Rate : Circa 525/day (via Umbrella) The Opportunity: We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme at the heart of the energy transition, delivering large-scale electricity transmission upgrades across England and Wales. This is a key Quantity Surveyor position within a strategic infrastructure team, where you will take ownership of significant work packages across complex, high-value construction projects. You will act as the commercial lead for your package, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and within budget. Key responsibilities include: Owning the commercial and contractual management of major construction packages Managing costs, forecasts, and spend against budget Leading on NEC4 contract administration...

Building Surveyor / Building Engineer (Design Manager) Location: Blackfriars, London Rate: Up to 599.95 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Long-Term Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid (50% Office / 50% Home Working) Shape the Future of London's Built Environment CETO Talent is recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure organisation for experienced Building Surveyors, Building Engineers and Design Managers to support the delivery of major built environment renewal and infrastructure programmes across London. We're looking to speak with professionals who can combine strong technical expertise with Design Management and Project Engineering experience, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensuring complex projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with robust engineering assurance processes. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure assets within a collaborative engineering environment....

The Opportunity: Our client is seeking an experienced Property Surveyor to play a key role in maintaining and improving residential housing stock. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong surveyor who enjoys leading a team while remaining hands-on with complex surveying and property maintenance challenges. You will manage a small team of surveyors (5), providing expert guidance on challenging repairs, structural issues, damp and mould cases, insurance-related works, and major defects. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and residents, you will help ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of surveyors, providing technical support and professional guidance. Diagnose and resolve complex building defects, repairs, and maintenance issues. Oversee investigations into damp and mould cases, structural concerns, insurance works, and specialist repairs. Apply...