Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Reference: BM-COM-002

Summary
Our clients are looking for Senior Quantity Surveyors to take ownership of the commercial performance of major London projects. You will lead the commercial function on site, mentor junior colleagues and act as the key commercial contact for clients and supply chain partners.

Typical Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects from pre-construction to completion
• Develop and manage cost plans, procurement strategies and budgets
• Negotiate and award high-value subcontract packages
• Manage change control, claims and extensions of time
• Lead monthly commercial reporting to directors and clients
• Mentor and supervise Assistant and Junior QSs
• Manage risk registers and drive cost-saving initiatives
• Negotiate and agree final accounts, resolving commercial disputes

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years’ experience as a QS, ideally on London projects
• Track record on projects with a value of £10m+
• Experience leading or mentoring junior surveyors
• Confident negotiator with strong client-facing skills
• Strong analytical and financial reporting ability
• Calm under pressure and decisive on commercial risk
• Experience across more than one sector, such as commercial and residential
• Full right to work in the UK

Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• MRICS (essential or strongly preferred)
• Valid CSCS card
• SMSTS (desirable)
• Strong understanding of the Construction Act and adjudication
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• APC mentor or assessor experience (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Key Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of JCT, NEC and bespoke amendments
• Claims, extensions of time and delay analysis
• Procurement strategy and subcontract packaging
• Cost planning and value engineering
• Cash flow forecasting and financial reporting
• Take-off and cost software such as CostX and Procore
• Risk and opportunity management
• Stakeholder and client negotiation

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Car allowance (selected employers)
• 25+ days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced company pension
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Funded RICS membership and CPD budget
• Hybrid working on suitable projects

Career Progression
Natural step to Commercial Manager, with Associate Director and Commercial Director roles available in growing contractors.

Why Apply
This is a leadership-level role, with the chance to run the commercial side of a significant London scheme from day one. Our clients are investing in senior commercial hires ahead of upcoming starts, so you can negotiate from a position of strength and choose between projects.

How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to jobs@blackmountrecruitment.com, quoting job reference BM-COM-002 and the job title in the subject line. All applications are treated in confidence, and your details will not be shared with a client without your permission.

Equal Opportunities
Blackmount Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.