Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location:Bermondsey, London
Salary:Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance
Type:Full-time, Permanent
Sector:Retrofit / Housing Associations / Local Authorities

Are you a seasoned Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a dynamic, medium-sized main contractor based in Bermondsey, who are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyorto lead the commercial delivery of a portfolio of retrofit projectsacross Greater London.

This contractor has built a strong reputation for quality and collaboration, specialising in refurbishment and retrofit works within the social housing and public sector. With a focus on long-term client relationships, particularly with housing associations and local authorities, they pride themselves on sustainable delivery and a team-oriented culture.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring commercial control and reporting across multiple projects. Working closely with project teams, clients, and subcontractors, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end commercial management of retrofit schemes, typically valued between £8m–£10m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial strategy and cost control from pre-construction through to final account

• Prepare and manage subcontract packages, valuations, and variations

• Liaise directly with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure contract compliance

• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting to senior management

• Mentor junior surveyors and support commercial team development

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor within main contracting

• Strong background in refurbishment or retrofit, ideally within the public sector

• Familiar with NEC/JCT contracts

• Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills

• Degree qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

• Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience

• Car allowanceand mileage

• Pension scheme

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Supportive team environment and clear career progression

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