Quantity Surveyor in Southwark, Greater London
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Fire Protection
Location: Bermondsey Office & On-Site (London & UK-wide)
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Role Overview:
We are seeking a commercially strong and operationally focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist fire protection contractor. The role involves taking full ownership of post-award commercial activities for fire doors, fire stopping, and wider passive fire protection projects, with project values typically ranging from £200k to £3m and durations of 2–10 months.
Key Responsibilities:
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Validate sold scopes and convert BOQs into operational documentation.
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Conduct site visits and measured surveys for fire doors, fire stopping, and passive fire works.
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Produce Scope of Works packs, cost sheets, and operational documentation.
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Prepare monthly valuations, sign off completed works, and manage variations.
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Oversee JCT contracts, including claims and disputes.
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Lead commercial discussions with clients and internal stakeholders.
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Manage pricing strategies, margin control, and commercial forecasting.
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Ensure compliance with BM Trada, ASFP, Building Safety Act, and project-specific standards.
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Act as a commercial advisor, mentoring a junior QS where applicable.
Experience & Skills Required:
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5+ years’ QS experience, ideally in fire protection or specialist MEP subcontracting.
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Strong measured survey capability and BOQ knowledge.
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Experience managing valuations, variations, and financial control under JCT contracts.
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Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent .
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Competent with Excel, document production, and client-facing communication.
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Experience with Salesforce, OneTrace, Procore, or similar systems.
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Knowledge of BM Trada schemes, ASFP guidance, and BSA Golden Thread requirements.
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Full UK driving licence.
Personal Attributes:
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Commercially sharp with operational instinct.
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Proactive, structured, and able to work independently.
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Confident in negotiations and client interactions.
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Strong leadership potential with the ability to develop junior staff.
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Strategic thinker, comfortable in a fast-moving, growing SME environment.
Benefits:
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Clear pathway to Commercial Manager.
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Exposure to high-profile projects across London and the UK.
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and ongoing development opportunities
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- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Quantity Surveyor, Surveyor, Quantity Surveying / Q.S, Surveying
