Senior Quantity Surveyor

Chaldon, Surrey
Reinforced Recruitment
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 (DOE) + car allowance + travel + healthcare + benefits
Location: Based 3 days/week in Coulsdon (Head Office), rest across sites in London & the South East

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Looking for more variety, more autonomy, and the chance to work across a range of quality projects?
A well-established, privately owned contractor is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. You’ll be taking the lead on a spread of new build and refurbishment schemes across sectors like residential, commercial, education, leisure, and healthcare.
With projects typically procured via both traditional and design & build routes including successful two-stage tenders you’ll be trusted to drive commercial performance while working closely with clients and site teams.

Your Role – What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll act as the commercial lead on your schemes, taking responsibility for:

• Budgeting, cost planning, reporting and final accounts
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers negotiating best value
• Managing monthly valuations, variations, and change control
• Driving cash flow through timely applications and payment approvals
• Supporting Project Managers to ensure delivery stays on time and on budget
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and the internal leadership team
• Mentoring junior staff where appropriate
• Supporting pre-construction activity and contributing to tender processes

Why This Role Stands Out
This is a hands-on Senior QS role offering real variety. Projects typically range from £2m to £15m in value and include:

• New build and complex refurbishment schemes
• High-spec commercial and residential developments
• Public sector projects such as schools and community hubs
• Heritage upgrades and listed building renovations
• Traditional and D&B contracts, often via two-stage tenders

If you’re confident managing a project from start to finish and enjoy working across multiple contract types and sectors, this is a chance to thrive in a supportive environment.

About the Business
You’ll be joining a respected main contractor with decades of experience delivering high-quality projects throughout London and the Home Counties. Their client base is built on long-term relationships, frameworks, and repeat business and their work is underpinned by a commitment to technical quality and collaborative working.
The culture is professional but down-to-earth. It’s a company where people are treated with respect, given trust and support, and offered long-term progression.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years’ Quantity Surveying experience, ideally with a main contractor
• Comfortable leading commercial duties across full project lifecycles
• Strong working knowledge of traditional and D&B contract forms
• Previous involvement in two-stage tender processes is a plus
• Confident communicator with good commercial instincts
• Relevant qualification (degree, HNC, or time-served equivalent)
• Self-motivated, detail-focused, and team-oriented

What’s in It for You

• £80,000 – £90,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance, travel costs, private healthcare, and full benefits
• 3 days/week in the Coulsdon head office, rest across active sites
• A broad project portfolio with genuine variety
• Long-term opportunity in a stable, well-respected contractor
• Clear scope for growth and career progression

To Apply – Choose What Works for You

• Click apply on this job board
• Send your CV directly to . co . uk (remove the spaces!)
• Call Alex using the number below
• Connect on LinkedIn with Alex Wallace and send a message

Even if you’re not actively job hunting, feel free to reach out for a confidential chat this could be a great move.

About Me I’m Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I help construction professionals across London and the South East find roles where they can grow, feel valued, and do work they’re genuinely proud of.