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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£75k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Cut & Carve Residential, Commercial & Leisure) – Central London

Salary/Package: £80,000 – £90,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a flagship cut and carve project based in the Great Portland Street area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex refurbishment and cut and carve schemes across the residential, commercial and leisure sectors. You will take the commercial lead on a high-profile project from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with the Project Director and leading the commercial function on site.

The business has a strong pipeline of secured work across Central London, offering excellent long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-value schemes.

Role Overview

Title: Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: Cut & Carve Residential, Commercial or Leisure Development
Location: Great Portland Street, Central London
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Taking full commercial responsibility for a cut and carve project from procurement through to final account

Leading the procurement and commercial management of all subcontract packages

Producing CVRs, cost reports, cash flow forecasts and monthly commercial reporting

Managing subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts

Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle

Leading client meetings and maintaining strong relationships with consultants and the wider project team

Providing commercial leadership and mentoring junior members of the commercial team

Working closely with operational and design teams to ensure successful commercial delivery of the project

Requirements

Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor

Proven experience delivering residential, commercial or leisure cut and carve projects

Experience leading the commercial delivery of projects through the full project lifecycle, from procurement to final account

Strong knowledge of cost reporting, procurement, contract administration and commercial management

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Able and willing to commute to the Great Portland Street area

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to lead the commercial delivery of a landmark Central London project, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV to .

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation

Reference: 225364738

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£75k - £95k Annual
Full-Time
Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (Cut & Carve Residential, Commercial & Leisure) – Central London

Salary/Package: £80,000 – £90,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to appoint a Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for a flagship cut and carve project based in the Great Portland Street area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex refurbishment and cut and carve schemes across the residential, commercial and leisure sectors. You will take the commercial lead on a high-profile project from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with the Project Director and leading the commercial function on site.

The business has a strong pipeline of secured work across Central London, offering excellent long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-value schemes.

Role Overview

Title: Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor
Project: Cut & Carve Residential, Commercial or Leisure Development
Location: Great Portland Street, Central London
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Package
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Taking full commercial responsibility for a cut and carve project from procurement through to final account

Leading the procurement and commercial management of all subcontract packages

Producing CVRs, cost reports, cash flow forecasts and monthly commercial reporting

Managing subcontractor accounts including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts

Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle

Leading client meetings and maintaining strong relationships with consultants and the wider project team

Providing commercial leadership and mentoring junior members of the commercial team

Working closely with operational and design teams to ensure successful commercial delivery of the project

Requirements

Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor

Proven experience delivering residential, commercial or leisure cut and carve projects

Experience leading the commercial delivery of projects through the full project lifecycle, from procurement to final account

Strong knowledge of cost reporting, procurement, contract administration and commercial management

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Able and willing to commute to the Great Portland Street area

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to lead the commercial delivery of a landmark Central London project, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV to .

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
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Reference: 225364738

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