Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Commercial Fit-Out Projects (up to £110m)

Location: Central London
Salary: Highly Competitive + Package
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role across multiple high-value commercial fit-out projects in Central London, with individual project values reaching £110m. This is a pivotal position within the commercial team, offering the opportunity to drive financial performance, lead subcontract procurement, and provide strategic commercial guidance from pre-construction through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership of multiple subcontractor packages across Cut & Carve and major Cat A and Cat B fit-out schemes.
• Lead procurement strategies, prepare tender documentation, negotiate contract terms, and ensure robust subcontract management.
• Deliver accurate and timely cost reporting, including CVRs, forecasting, cashflow, and risk analysis.
• Manage and resolve complex variations, change control processes, and commercial challenges.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior QS team members where required.
• Work closely with project directors, design teams, and site teams to drive commercial success and protect project margins.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Oversee preparation, negotiation, and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or strong Project QS ready to step up) within the UK construction or fit-out sector.
• Demonstrable ability to commercially manage multiple subcontractor packages on large, complex commercial projects.
• Strong command of JCT contract administration and commercial processes.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Experience working on high-value, fast-paced fit-out projects in Central London is highly desirable.
• Confident communicator with leadership capability and the ability to work independently.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead commercial delivery on landmark fit-out projects up to £110m.
• Strong career progression into commercial leadership roles.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-related incentives.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment with a strong pipeline of flagship schemes.