Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Central London (Project based – Eaton Square, SW1)

Sector: High-End Residential Refurbishment

Project Value: £25m

Salary: £80K - £100K + Package (dep on exp)

Reporting to: Commercial Director / Commercial Manager

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established main contractor renowned for delivering ultra-prime residential refurbishments and bespoke new-build homes across Central and West London. The business is known for its craftsmanship, attention to detail, and collaborative approach when working with high-profile clients, architects, and consultants.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for a prestigious £25m exclusive residential refurbishment project near Eaton Square. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing all commercial and contractual aspects of the project from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring financial performance, risk control, and value optimisation throughout.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and proven experience within the high-end residential sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of a £25m luxury residential refurbishment project
• Manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cash flow
• Prepare, submit, and agree interim valuations and final accounts
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages, including tender analysis and contract negotiation
• Administer and manage subcontractor payments and variations
• Lead the commercial management of change control, variations, and claims
• Ensure accurate cost reporting and monthly commercial reporting to senior management
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Team, Design Team, and external consultants
• Maintain strong client relationships and attend client and consultant meetings as required
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations (typically JCT contracts)
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff where applicable

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
• Strong background in high-end residential refurbishments and/or luxury new builds
• Experience managing projects valued £10m+ (ideally £20m+)
• Excellent knowledge of JCT forms of contract
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and cost control
• Ability to manage complex refurbishment works in occupied or constrained Central London locations
• Excellent commercial, negotiation, and communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
• MRICS accreditation desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to manage a landmark £25m ultra-prime residential refurbishment
• Work with a highly regarded contractor in the luxury residential market
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
• Exposure to some of London’s most prestigious residential projects