At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management of projects, ensuring profitability and effective negotiations.
- Company: Dynamic London-based principal contractor specialising in complex retrofit projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong growth opportunities, and a supportive senior-led team.
- Other info: Opportunity for mentorship and career progression to Commercial Manager.
- Why this job: Gain ownership and influence in a growing business with a strong project pipeline.
- Qualifications: Strong main contractor experience and confidence in commercial negotiations.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We're a London-based principal contractor specialising in complex retrofit, working across commercial, residential, heritage and public sector projects from £50k to £10m. We're hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of multiple projects from tender award through to final account. Reporting to our Commercial Manager, this is a senior role for someone who wants real ownership of project profitability and a seat at the table on how the commercial function develops as we grow.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the commercial management of multiple projects, from contract award to final account
- Owning project profitability: margin protection, cost/value reconciliation, cash flow, change control
- Negotiating final accounts and variations directly with client-side QS
- Managing and developing supply chain relationships, including key package negotiations
- Line-managing of QS (as needed) and mentoring junior team members
- Supporting estimating and pre-con with buildability, value engineering and clean handovers
- Producing accurate cost reports and forecasts for review with the Commercial Director
What we're looking for:
- A QS with strong main contractor experience, ideally in central London complex retrofit
- Confident across JCT D&B contracts, final accounts, variations and commercial negotiation
- Proven track record of protecting margin and running projects to a tight commercial standard
- Comfortable line-managing and developing junior team members
- Someone who wants ownership, and influence over a growing business
Why Bloom:
We're growing, the pipeline is strong, and we're building a business where senior people are trusted to do their best work. You'll join a senior-led team with real autonomy on your projects, a direct line to the Commercial Director, and a clear path to Commercial Manager as we scale.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in London employer: Bloom Construction
At Bloom, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer in the heart of Central London, offering a competitive salary range of £85k – £95k for our Senior Quantity Surveyor role. Our work culture fosters autonomy and trust, allowing you to take ownership of project profitability while benefiting from strong mentorship and clear pathways for career advancement. Join us to be part of a growing team where your contributions are valued, and you can make a real impact on diverse and complex projects.
