_{12th February, 2026}

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hounslow, West London, TW14
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance, Healthcare, Pension, 25 Days Holiday, Bonus.
Sector: Commercial, Mixed-Use Residential, Retail & Leisure
Project Values: £20m – £100m
  
  
The Company
  
Our client is a well-established construction business delivering high-quality commercial, mixed-use residential, retail and leisure developments across London and the South East. With a strong pipeline of secured work in West London, we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
  
  
The Role
  
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for projects ranging from £20m to £100m in value. Reporting to the Commercial Director/Commercial Manager, you will manage all financial and contractual aspects of projects from pre-construction through to final account.
  
This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent commercial acumen, and comprehensive knowledge of JCT forms of contract, particularly Design & Build.
  
  
Key Responsibilities
 

• Lead commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account
• Prepare, manage and report on project budgets and cost plans
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including tender analysis and negotiation
• Draft, review and manage subcontract agreements
• Administer and manage JCT contracts (including Design & Build)
• Manage interim valuations, variations, change control and final accounts
• Produce accurate cost reporting, CVRs and forecasts
• Monitor risk and opportunity schedules
• Provide strategic commercial advice to project teams and senior management
• Manage and mentor Assistant/Intermediate Quantity Surveyors where applicable
• Maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships

  
Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor or reputable developer
• Strong track record delivering commercial, mixed-use residential, retail and leisure schemes
• Experience managing projects valued between £20m – £100m
• Proficient in JCT forms of contract, including Design & Build
• Strong understanding of cost control, procurement and subcontract management
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Experience producing CVRs and detailed commercial reports
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• MRICS (desirable but not essential)

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Confident in leading commercial discussions
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines

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