Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salter Grange is actively recruiting an experienced and highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a landmark project in London. This is a pivotal role within a dynamic project team, requiring a strategic thinker capable of navigating complex, high-value construction environments. The ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor will have a proven track record within a large subcontractor or a Tier 1 Main Contractor. You should have extensive experience leading sizable projects from inception to final account, demonstrating a high level of commercial acumen and leadership. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of the commercial and contractual health of the project. You will act as a key advisor to the project leadership team, ensuring all commitments are met, risks are mitigated, and project value is strictly maximised. Senior Quantity Surveyor Key Responsibilities: * Lead and oversee all daily commercial and contractual operations, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives. * Take primary responsibility for contract administration, including the strategic management of variations, claims, and change order logs. * Lead negotiations for major subcontract packages to secure best value and robust commercial terms. * Manage project budgets, detailed cost reporting (CVRs), and financial forecasting with a high degree of accuracy. * Review and certify complex interim and final accounts, ensuring strict compliance with the Construction Contracts Act and project specifications. * Lead pre-appointment meetings to define scope and implement FMC subcontract terms, proactively identifying and neutralising contractual risks. * Strategically negotiate and settle final accounts, including the preparation and defence of claims for loss, expense, and extensions of time (EOT). * Provide guidance and oversight to junior and assistant quantity surveyors within the project team. Senior Quantity Surveyor Requirements: * Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field. Professional RICS membership (MRICS) is highly desirable. * Minimum of 5–7+ years of quantity surveying experience, with a significant portion spent in a senior or lead capacity. * Expert knowledge of standard forms of contract, specifically JCT and NEC4, with a focus on UK-specific regulations. * Exceptional negotiation, conflict management, and report-writing skills. * A results-oriented professional with a focus on process improvement and high-level commercial strategy. We encourage you to upload your CV through the provided link or reach out directly to Julia at Salter Grange on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion