Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Bank, City of London
• Excellent Salary + Package
• Tier 2 Main Contractor Cut & Carve Refurbishment Hospitality
• Permanent Position

I am currently working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded Tier 2 Main Contractor who specialise in delivering complex cut & carve refurbishment projects across London. Their portfolio spans commercial offices, student accommodation, hospitality, leisure, and healthcare schemes, typically within dense, logistically challenging Central London environments.

Due to the award of a high-profile scheme, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for a prestigious hospitality refurbishment project near Bank, City of London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically strong contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex structural refurbishment schemes.

The Project

The project involves the cut & carve refurbishment and conversion of an existing building into a high-quality hospitality venue. Works include structural alterations, fa ade retention, extensive internal reconfiguration, complex MEP integration, and high-end fit out.

Given the structural complexity, Central London location, and high-quality specification, the project requires a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor capable of managing risk, driving value, and maintaining strong financial control throughout.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take full commercial leadership of the project from procurement through to final account and project completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Full commercial management of the project lifecycle
• Developing and implementing procurement strategy
• Letting and negotiating subcontract packages
• Preparing and presenting detailed cost reports and forecasts
• Managing client applications, valuations, and cash flow
• Administering and managing variations and change control
• Managing subcontractor accounts, including payments and final accounts
• Identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Working closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members where applicable
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders

You will play a key role in ensuring the project is delivered successfully from both a commercial and operational perspective.

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience working with a main contractor
• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Strong experience delivering cut & carve refurbishment or structural alteration projects
• Experience with in hospitality, commercial, or complex refurbishment sectors preferred
• Excellent knowledge of JCT forms of contract
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience working on projects within Central London environments desirable

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to commercially lead a high-profile hospitality scheme in the City of London
• Join a respected Tier 2 contractor with a strong reputation and secured pipeline
• Exposure to technically challenging cut & carve refurbishment projects
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Competitive salary and comprehensive package

This role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking to commercially lead complex refurbishment projects within a technically strong and well-established London contractor.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.