45 lead senior quantity surveyor jobs found in London

Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor South West London 70,000 - 80,000 + Package CSC Recruitment is working with a well-established regional main contractor that has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a flagship scheme in South West London. The initial project is a 32m residential development , comprising a single 9-storey block with a basement. As the project is yet to commence, this is an excellent opportunity to join from the outset and play a key role in its successful delivery. The Role Lead the commercial function on a flagship project. Manage all commercial and contractual aspects from pre-construction through to final account. Work closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team. Mentor and support...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Super Prime Residential Construction Prime Central London & Home Counties Excellent Salary + Bonus + Career Progression One of London's most respected super-prime residential contractors is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team click apply for full job details

Senior Quantity Surveyor 25M High End Hotel Refubishment & CAT B Fitout Main Contractor City of London About the Project A 25M High End Hotel Refurbishment & CAT B Fitout. Design & Build contract with the Main Contractor holding full commercial responsibility. 12-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...

An impressive independent cost consultancy in London is looking to recruit a Senior Cost Manager in its Commercial team. This role is ideal for an experienced chartered quantity surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects from concept through to completion. The team has an impressive client base in the commercial sector, working on projects including new builds, cut and carves, and high-quality fit-outs up to £100m in value. Their client base is repeat-business driven and values commercially astute advice, proactive cost management, and hands-on project leadership. The culture is collaborative, professional, and built around giving senior staff genuine autonomy. In this role, you ll lead projects across the full lifecycle, from early cost planning and procurement strategy through to contract administration and final account. You ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, manage risk, guide commercial decision-making, and mentor junior team members. This is a position...

Our client is a well-established and respected main contractor, delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across the social housing sector. With a strong reputation for excellence, safety, and client satisfaction, they continue to expand and are now seeking to appoint a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The Opportunity This is a key leadership role within the commercial team, responsible for overseeing the financial and contractual management of multiple projects of varying scale and complexity. Working closely with both operational and commercial leads, the successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, while protecting both client and company interests. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and consistently achieved Prepare accurate and timely valuations in line with...

A specialist construction consultancy with a growing presence in London is looking to recruit an MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its established cost management team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead the commercial delivery of complex building services packages across a diverse portfolio of high-value projects. The successful MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee mechanical and electrical cost management from concept through to project completion, providing strategic commercial advice while working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and design teams. Alongside leading key commissions, you will support the development of junior surveyors and help maintain the high standards of service the consultancy is known for. This role is ideally suited to an MEP Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of technically challenging projects and is looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy offering genuine...

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager London Complex Buildings & Infrastructure Package £65,000 £85,000 + travel allowance, bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare, life insurance, and more. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their commercial team, supporting a mix of Business-as-Usual (BAU) works and major capital expenditure projects across a portfolio of complex, technical assets. While the portfolio includes data centres, prior data centre experience is not required. We welcome applicants from comparable infrastructure or technically complex building environments, such as healthcare, pharma, airports, rail, utilities, or large-scale commercial developments. This is a client-side, hands-on role, managing building and MEP costs from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts. On-site presence of 4 days per week, reflecting the...

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...

We are currently on the market for a Commercial Manager or a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress their career to join a rapidly growing contractor specialising in Facades & Cladding packages. Our client manages design, procurement and delivery under one roof, giving their clients a single point of accountability and their people a dynamic, collaborative environment to thrive in. Their client base includes Vistry Group, Taylor Wimpey, Crest Nicholson, Barratt Redrow and Regent College London. Location: Office / Home / Site - Hybrid opportunity Salary: up to £100,000 (DOE) As Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will take full ownership of the commercial performance of the division's contract portfolio - managing both the supply chain and client-facing commercial obligations, and providing the reporting and analysis that enables the business to make informed decisions. You will be the commercial lead on all live contracts, working closely with the...

Your new company A well-established and growing construction contractor operating across London and the Home Counties. The business specialises in technically complex refurbishment and fa ade remediation schemes and main contractor projects across commercial, residential, healthcare and education projects , delivering high-quality projects for a diverse client base. With a strong pipeline of secured work, particularly within cladding and fa ade packages, the company is continuing to expand its commercial team to support multiple live projects in the region. Your new role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple live projects, typically ranging from 1m - 3m fa ade remediation schemes. Working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships. Key responsibilities will include: -Managing the...

Intermediate M&E Quantity Surveyor/ Project M&E Quantity Surveyor Required - Canary Wharf - Up To 65,000 Plus package - Residential I'm currently working with a national MEP Contractor who has a rich history of being involved in some of the most prestigious projects across London and the UK. They have recently secured a new 25m Residential New Build project based in East London and require an Intermediate/ Project M&E QS to assist with this project and support their Senior QS on site. This project is in preconstruction through to the start of 2027 with an anticipated handover date in mid 2028. Experience working within the residential sector would be highly beneficial along with experience working for a top 10 M&E Contractor. Experience working on M&E Projects valued over 10m within the UK would be expected with a proven track record of completing projects through to final handover. The client has a great reputation within the industry for training,...

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Commercial Pricing Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing its commercial pricing capability. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist fit-out business delivering high-quality projects for premium retail and commercial brands. The successful candidate will be responsible not only for producing accurate and commercially competitive estimates but also for driving continuous improvement in pricing processes, supplier performance and future pricing technology. The role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy by transforming estimating into a data-driven, scalable function supported by emerging AI technologies. The Role Reporting into the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will take ownership of the estimating function, ensuring tenders are competitively priced while protecting project profitability. Working closely with operational teams, business development and the supply...

A multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with a strong international presence is seeking to appoint a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join their London office. Known for delivering high-profile commercial and mixed-use developments, this consultancy works across the full project lifecycle and is expanding their specialist MEP team to support continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience who is confident delivering mechanical, electrical and public health packages across both pre and post contract stages. You'll join a collaborative team working on major commercial, data centre and residential projects in London and further afield. The successful Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in cost planning, procurement, contract administration, value engineering and final account agreements. This is a client-facing position, requiring strong communication skills and a proactive approach to...

A confident and commercially confident Senior Quantity Surveyor, is now needed by a professional Cost Consultancy to join their team in the London. Hybrid working is available for the Senior Quantity Surveyor. (3:2 split) This role is to produce highly accurate pre & post duties within the Data Centre, Industrial and Logistic sectors, with clients who are internationally known. The Senior Quantity Surveyor's Role The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be joining a team of over 100 colleagues, with a team of 15 Quantity Surveyors. You will be working with some of the most well known end clients in their respective industries. From feasibility stages, right through to cost plans and final accounts. Based from their Kings Cross office, you will be needed in the office 3 days a week, with home working being offered. Contract values will be between £5M - £50M. The Senior Quantity Surveyor Completed a BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying degree MRICS not essential, but...

Your new company A well-established and growing construction contractor operating across London and the Home Counties. The business specialises in technically complex refurbishment and fa ade remediation schemes and main contractor projects across commercial, residential, healthcare and education projects , delivering high-quality projects for a diverse client base. With a strong pipeline of secured work, particularly within cladding and fa ade packages, the company is continuing to expand its commercial team to support multiple live projects in the region. Your new role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple live projects, typically ranging from 1m - 3m fa ade remediation schemes. Working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong client and supply chain relationships. Key responsibilities will include: -Managing the...

Join UK Power Networks as a Quantity Surveyor in London with a competitive salary of 68,144 plus 3% bonus and London Weighting and use your commercial expertise to help deliver the capital projects that keep London connected. Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Lead, you will manage high-value construction contracts across the London Power Networks portfolio within a collaborative Capital Programme team. You will provide professional quantity surveying support across long-term Capital Programme and Procurement Delivery contracts, acting as commercial lead or supporting larger projects. Working with programme, project, design, planning, consents and administrative colleagues, you will manage contract set-up, pricing, delivery, scope change, compliance and disputes while ensuring projects meet contractual and reporting requirements. Your duties will include reviewing contractor ADP and tender submissions, tender documentation, activity schedules and...

The owners of a well known growing Construction firm, are looking to hire a qualified and capable Senior Quantity Surveyor for their team in West London. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be joining a well respected construction firm who have grown from 5 to 35 in the space of 2 years. The Senior Quantity Surveyor's Role Leading a small team of 5, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be running the post contract handling of residential and hotel schemes. Projects range between £500K - £25M. You will be working with some of the most well known clients in their respective industries. The Senior Quantity Surveyor Completed a BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying degree Must be a PQS / Consultancy background Able to lead on client meetings and take full project life cycle Strong post contract knowledge Understanding within the £500K - £25M contract values In Return? £80,000 - £85,000 Work from home / flexible conditions 27 days annual leave + bank holidays...

A highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its established London team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cost consultant to lead the commercial delivery of a diverse portfolio spanning residential, education, public sector, regeneration, and mixed-use developments. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of projects from early-stage feasibility through to final account. You will provide strategic cost advice, manage procurement and tender processes, oversee contract administration, and ensure clients receive clear, commercially robust guidance throughout each commission. Alongside delivering your own projects, you will support the development of junior team members, maintain strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the cost management service. This role would suit a confident Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for greater autonomy, more complex project exposure,...

THE COMPANY One of the UK s leading Property and Infrastructure Consultancies is looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major Power & Energy sector projects across London. My client is one of the most respected consultancies in the UK, with a strong network of offices both nationwide and overseas. They have built an outstanding reputation in the market and are currently involved in some of London s most high-profile power and energy developments. These projects include energy infrastructure, substations, renewable energy schemes, grid upgrades, and major capital delivery programmes for both public and private sector clients. The company offers a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where Senior Quantity Surveyors have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the infrastructure sector. THE POSITION This role is for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who will take full responsibility for the commercial...

An established, commercially focused construction consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The Associate Quantity Surveyor's Role The successful Associate Quantity Surveyor will join an independent consultancy delivering strategic Quantity Surveying services across commercial and mixed-use developments throughout London and the South East. Day to day, the Associate Quantity Surveyor will lead pre and post contract services, prepare and review cost plans, manage procurement and tender processes, and administer contracts under JCT forms. The Associate Quantity Surveyor will also oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts while chairing client and design team meetings. This is a key leadership role where the Associate Quantity Surveyor will manage and mentor Senior and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, support business development, and strengthen client relationships across the London construction...