Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor

Location: Canary Wharf
Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor – East London

£80,000 – £100,000 + Car Allowance + Healthcare + Pension

I'm working with a leading construction contractor seeking an experienced Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a £150m Data Centre new build in East London. The project is currently in pre-construction until the end of 2026, with full completion due in 2029 — offering a long-term, technically challenging, and high-profile opportunity from concept to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Take a leading role in cost management and procurement, ensuring subcontractor packages are competitively placed and commercially sound.

* Manage cost planning, budgets, and financial reporting throughout all project stages.

* Support the pre-construction phase, working closely with design and project teams to develop accurate cost forecasts and value engineering options.

* Oversee and agree variations, change control, and monthly valuations with the client and subcontractors.

* Produce and present project cost reports to senior management and directors.

* Build and maintain strong relationships across the project team, supply chain, and client representatives.

* Provide guidance and support to junior surveyors, contributing to their professional growth.

About You

* 4–10 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally with exposure to large-scale building or data centre projects.

* Relevant qualification such as a Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.

* Strong understanding of procurement, cost control, and contract management.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

* Self-driven, well-organised, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities to tight deadlines.

* A proactive team player who takes ownership and delivers results with attention to detail