Senior Project Surveyor

Senior Project Surveyor () London, England

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Salary: GBP
50000 - GBP
75000 per annum

A leading Tier 1 contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Surveyor to join its Building division in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the capital's most prestigious commercial developments, with project values typically ranging from £100m to £300m.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded commercial team, supporting projects through tender, pre‑construction and delivery phases, while playing a key role in the commercial and contractual management of complex, large‑scale schemes.

As Senior Project Surveyor, you will be responsible for the effective commercial management of major commercial construction projects, ensuring robust cost control, risk management and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with operational and design teams, you will support procurement activities, manage subcontractor accounts and contribute to the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.

• Managing project costs and producing accurate financial reports and forecasts
• Supporting the procurement and commercial management of subcontract packages
• Preparing subcontract documentation, issuing enquiries and negotiating agreements
• Administering subcontract accounts, including interim valuations and final accounts
• Managing change control processes, variations and contractual notices
• Supporting risk and opportunity management alongside project teams
• Assisting with monthly cost/value reconciliations and end‑life forecasting
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and internal commercial procedures
• Contributing to the successful delivery of large‑scale commercial developments

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major construction projects
• Experience delivering projects valued between £100m and £300m
• Strong track record managing subcontract packages ranging from £1m to £50m
• Previous experience working on London commercial office developments
• Good understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Degree or HND qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Ideally professionally qualified, or working towards RICS or ICES accreditation
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and financial acumen
• Experience using commercial and financial reporting systems

• Opportunity to work on landmark commercial developments in Central London
• Long‑term career progression with a market‑leading Tier 1 contractor
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Employee assistance and financial wellbeing programmes

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Project Surveyor looking to further their career with one of the UK's leading construction businesses, delivering complex and high‑profile projects across London.