Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Principal Contractor – Bexley

Salary/Package: £80,000 + £5,500 car allowance + 1 - 2 days working from home

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a well-established and reputable construction business who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, based in Bexley.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a fresh challenge, a better working environment and a business that genuinely values its people, or an ambitious Project Quantity Surveyor who feels ready to take the next step in their career.

Having successfully placed individuals within the business previously, I have seen first-hand the investment they make in their people, the opportunities they provide for development and the importance they place on creating a positive working culture. This is a business that genuinely looks after its employees and offers the kind of stability and long-term career prospects that can sometimes be difficult to find elsewhere in the industry.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take commercial responsibility for multiple smaller projects or act as the lead commercial representative on one of the company's larger schemes. This provides plenty of variety and the opportunity to develop your experience, take ownership and have a genuine influence over project delivery.

The business operates nationally, so there would ideally be a willingness to visit sites outside of London approximately once every two months. However, this is not a deal breaker, as they have the flexibility to allocate projects and resources around individual circumstances.

The business also offers 1 - 2 days working from home per week, providing a good level of flexibility alongside the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

If you're currently a Project Quantity Surveyor looking for that step up, or an existing Senior QS who feels it's time for a change, this is certainly an opportunity worth exploring.

Role Overview:

• Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Location: Bexley
• Projects: Varied construction projects across multiple sectors
• Project Responsibility: Multiple smaller schemes or commercial lead on a larger project
• Salary: £80,000
• Car Allowance: £5,500
• Working Arrangements: 1–2 days working from home per week
• Type: Permanent
• Travel: Predominantly London-based, with occasional national site visits (ideally once every two months)
• Start: Flexible – the business is happy to wait for the right person.

Responsibilities:

• Take commercial responsibility for allocated projects, either managing multiple smaller schemes or leading the commercial function on a larger development.
• Manage the full commercial lifecycle, from procurement and subcontractor negotiations through to valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, package reviews and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare and manage monthly CVRs, cost reports, forecasts, budgets and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project costs, profitability, commercial risks and opportunities, implementing appropriate measures to protect margins.
• Manage variations, change control and contractual correspondence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams and the wider commercial department to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review subcontractor applications for payment, valuations and final accounts, ensuring accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Identify commercial risks, scope gaps and opportunities, providing recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team where appropriate.
• Ensure robust commercial procedures, reporting and governance are maintained across allocated projects.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Candidates currently operating at Project QS level who are ready to step up into a Senior position are encouraged to apply.
• Strong commercial management experience, including procurement, subcontract administration, CVRs, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience managing subcontract packages and negotiating commercial agreements.
• A good understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk management and cost control.
• The ability to take ownership of projects, manage competing priorities and work effectively alongside operational delivery teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to work independently and take responsibility for commercial decisions.
• A willingness to undertake occasional travel to sites outside London would be advantageous, although this is not essential.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK.

Package & Opportunity:

• Salary of £80,000.
• £5,500 car allowance.
• 1 - 2 days working from home per week.
• Opportunity to join an established business with a strong reputation and long-term project pipeline.
• A genuinely supportive working environment where employee development and progression are taken seriously.
• The opportunity to step up from Project QS to Senior QS level with the support of an experienced team.
• Flexibility around project allocation and occasional travel requirements.
• Varied project exposure, with the opportunity to manage several smaller schemes or take the commercial lead on a larger development.
• Greater autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact within the business.
• A stable long-term opportunity with a company that invests in retaining and developing its people.

If you're a Project Quantity Surveyor ready to make the step up, or an established Senior Quantity Surveyor considering a move to a business offering a better culture, greater flexibility and long-term security, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

Please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663 or send a CV to [email protected] to discuss the opportunity further.

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