Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

• London & M25
• Excellent Salary + Package + Bonus
• CAT A & B Office Fit Out Contractor | Traditional & Design & Build
• Permanent Position

I am currently working in partnership with a well-established and expanding CAT A & B Office Fit Out Contractor delivering high-quality workplace environments across London and the M25.

Operating across both traditional and design & build procurement routes, the business specialises in fast-paced commercial office fit out schemes typically ranging from -1m to -5m in value.

Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, they are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading commercial role across both tendering and live project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Senior QS who thrives in a fast-paced fit out environment and enjoys involvement from pre-construction through to final account.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take senior commercial responsibility across multiple CAT A & B office fit out projects, overseeing both pre-construction and delivery phases.

You will play a key role in driving commercial performance, protecting margin, and supporting the wider commercial team.

Pre-Construction / Tender Phase:

• Leading the preparation of detailed cost plans and competitive tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
• Managing subcontractor enquiries and conducting thorough bid analysis
• Leading value engineering and cost planning exercises
• Supporting bid presentations and tender adjudications
• Advising on procurement strategy and risk

Project Delivery Phase:

• Full commercial management of multiple projects (-1m5m)
• Procurement and negotiation of subcontract packages
• Preparing and presenting detailed cost reports and forecasts
• Managing valuations, variations, and change control
• Overseeing subcontractor account management and final accounts
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risk
• Working closely with Project Managers to ensure financial and operational alignment
• Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors where required

You will typically oversee several fast-track fit out projects concurrently within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years'' experience within a main contractor or specialist fit out contractor
• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Strong experience delivering CAT A & B office fit out projects
• Experience across both tendering and live project commercial management
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent)
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership capability and team-oriented mindset

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to take senior commercial ownership within a growing fit out contractor
• Work on high-quality London office projects across a diverse client base
• Exposure to both traditional and design & build procurement routes
• Strong pipeline of secured projects
• Clear progression opportunities toward Commercial Manager level
• Competitive salary, package, and performance-related bonus

This role would suit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking greater autonomy and involvement across the full commercial lifecycle of office fit out projects within a progressive and ambitious contractor.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.