Senior Quantity Surveyor - Ltd Company

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Carpentry Package (£16m) – East London We are recruiting for a well-established carpentry contractor delivering high-quality packages across major residential developments in London. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for a £16m carpentry package on a large-scale residential scheme based in East London. This is a long-term opportunity for a commercially astute professional who can operate as the No.1 QS on the project, leading the package from procurement through to final account. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will: * Take full commercial ownership of a £16m carpentry package * Manage the project lifecycle from procurement to final account * Lead subcontract procurement and negotiation * Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management * Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and change control * Handle subcontractor accounts and commercial administration * Liaise closely with the main contractor and project delivery team * Protect and enhance project margins * Report directly to senior management This is a hands-on leadership role requiring confidence, strong contractual knowledge, and the ability to operate independently. Requirements * Proven experience as a Senior QS * Background in carpentry, interiors, or specialist subcontracting preferred * Experience delivering large residential projects * Strong knowledge of JCT contracts * Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills * Ability to manage a project autonomously as No.1 QS * Stable employment history What’s on Offer * Long-term secured work on a flagship residential scheme * Competitive day rate / salary (DOE) * Option to be paid via Ltd Company * Opportunity to take full commercial lead on a major package * Supportive, growing contractor with strong pipeline of work If you are a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term leadership role on a significant residential development in East London, we would like to hear from you