Senior Quantity Surveyor
3 days ago
City of London
Senior Quantity Surveyor ā External Facades / Masonry / Brickwork Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Victoria, London Salary: Ā£70,000 - Ā£85,000 Reporting To: Commercial Director Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in external facades, masonry, brickwork, cladding, and envelope packages to join our clients growing commercial team. The successful candidate will take commercial responsibility for multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and effective risk management. This role is ideally suited to a commercially astute professional with experience working for specialist subcontractors or main contractors delivering faƧade and masonry packages across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Key Responsibilities ⢠Lead the commercial management of faƧade, masonry, brickwork, and external envelope packages., ⢠Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, valuations, and forecasts., ⢠Oversee procurement of subcontractors, materials, and suppliers., ⢠Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, interim applications, and final accounts., ⢠Review and negotiate contracts, including JCT and NEC forms., ⢠Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout project lifecycle., ⢠Produce accurate cost reporting and margin analysis for senior management., ⢠Liaise closely with project managers, site teams, clients, consultants, and suppliers., ⢠Evaluate and agree variations, change orders, and compensation events., ⢠Ensure timely payment applications and debt recovery., ⢠Support tender submissions, pricing exercises, and value engineering opportunities., ⢠Mentor junior surveyors and assist in developing the commercial team. Required Experience & Qualifications ⢠Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within faƧade, brickwork, masonry, cladding, or external envelope sectors., ⢠Strong understanding of faƧade systems, masonry construction methods, and associated packages., ⢠Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion., ⢠Excellent knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC., ⢠Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills., ⢠Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., ⢠Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline preferred., ⢠Membership of RICS or CIOB advantageous but not essential., ⢠Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems. Desirable Experience ⢠Experience working on high-rise residential or large-scale commercial developments., ⢠Knowledge of rainscreen cladding, SFS, curtain walling, or structural framing packages., ⢠Experience with procurement strategies and supply chain management., ⢠Ability to lead client-facing commercial meetings. Personal Attributes ⢠Strong leadership and communication skills., ⢠Detail-oriented with excellent analytical ability., ⢠Proactive and solution-driven approach., ⢠Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines., ⢠Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills. What's On Offer ⢠Competitive salary and benefits package., ⢠Career progression opportunities within a growing business., ⢠Exposure to major faƧade and construction projects., ⢠Supportive and collaborative working environment., ⢠Pension and bonus scheme.