Senior Quantity Surveyor

GVR Solutions are working with a growing specialist carpentry and joinery contractor delivering high-quality packages across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use developments throughout London and the South East. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they-are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their-commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional looking to join a specialist contractor with a strong reputation and genuine opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Manage the commercial performance of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Produce accurate cost value reconciliations (CVRs) on a monthly basis.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project variations, change control processes, and compensation events.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and main contractors.
• Review and administer contracts including JCT forms and bespoke subcontract agreements.
• Ensure contractual compliance and protect the company''s commercial position.
• Manage notices, extensions of time, loss and expense claims, and contractual correspondence where required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, main contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Attend project meetings and provide commercial support to operational teams.
• Work collaboratively with site teams to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned.
• Present project performance updates and financial forecasts.
• Provide strategic commercial input to support business planning and growth.

Requirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Experience working for a specialist subcontractor, ideally within carpentry, joinery, fit-out, interiors, or related trades.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms.
• Excellent knowledge of valuations, variations, CVRs, subcontract management, and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

If you are interested in the Senior Quantity Surveyor position then please get in touch.