Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

💷 Up to £95,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension

We are working with a well-established, design-led residential developer to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a flagship 158-unit residential scheme in Staines-upon-Thames
.

The successful candidate will take the No.1 commercial lead on the £80m fitout phase
, managing other surveyors on the project and reporting directly to the Head of Commercial
.

This is a key hire with a clear progression path to Commercial Manager
, leading a large-scale 500-unit development across five high-rise blocks in South West London
, due to commence in 2027.

• Lead all commercial aspects of the fitout phase on a 158-unit residential project
• Manage and mentor junior/intermediate surveyors
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor negotiation, valuations, and cost reporting
• Implement robust commercial controls and risk management procedures
• Liaise closely with internal teams to manage change and mitigate cost impacts
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, preferably within residential or mixed-use developments working for a Main Contractor or Developer
• Experience leading project-based commercial activity
• Strong knowledge of new build RC Frame, fit-out packages, and residential delivery
• Excellent commercial acumen and leadership skills
• Ambition to step into a Commercial Manager role in the near future

• Basic salary up to £95,000
• Annual bonus
• Pension contributions
• Career progression to Commercial Manager on future flagship developments

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with UK experience working for either a Main Contractor or Developer, looking for a lead role with long-term career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other

• Construction