Senior Quantity Surveyor
5 days ago
City of London
Senior Quantity Surveyor – External Facades / Masonry / Brickwork Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Victoria, London Salary: £70,000 - £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 façade and masonry packages across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Key Responsibilities • Lead the commercial management of façade, 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 façade, brickwork, masonry, cladding, or external envelope sectors., • Strong understanding of façade 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 façade and construction projects., • Supportive and collaborative working environment., • Pension and bonus scheme.