Senior Quantity Surveyor – High‑End Fit‑Out Projects

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for high‑specification construction and interior fit‑out projects in Central London. The role involves managing profitability, budgets and client expectations across premium commercial, residential and specialist joinery schemes.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the complete commercial lifecycle from inception to final accounts, maximising margin and protecting cash flow.
• Lead procurement and management of specialist subcontractors, particularly carpentry, joinery and finishing trades.
• Identify, price, negotiate and agree variations with clients and subcontractors.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations, cash‑flow forecasts and commercial reports for senior management.
• Administer main contracts and sub‑contracts (JCT/NEC), manage risks, extensions of time and loss & expense claims.

Required profile

• Proven senior‑level experience as a Quantity Surveyor on high‑end fit‑out, refurbishment or specialist joinery projects in the UK.
• Relevant qualification such as a BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of the UK construction market and principal contractor frameworks.

Required skills

• JCT contract administration
• NEC contract administration
• Cost Value Reconciliation
• Cash‑flow forecasting
• Procurement of specialist subcontractors
• Subcontractor management
• Variation management
• Cost reporting
• Interpretation of joinery and fit‑out drawings