Job ID: senior-quantity-surveyor-refurbishment-londonCompany: LJB & CoSenior Quantity SurveyorSenior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager High-End Refurbishment & Conversion – 5-Star Hotel, Central London Our client is a well-established Anglo-Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK and Ireland. With an annual turnover of approximately 250m, the business specialises in complex, design-led schemes within the commercial, hospitality, and high-end residential sectors. Due to the award of a prestigious project, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to take the commercial lead on a 50m refurbishment and conversion of an existing commercial building into a luxury 5-star hotel in Central London. This is a flagship project involving significant structural alterations, high-spec fit-out, and intricate coordination with design teams and specialist subcontractors. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the commercial management of the scheme, from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring financial performance, risk management, and contractual compliance throughout. Working closely with the project director, site team, and client representatives, you will play a key role in driving value, managing costs, and maintaining strong commercial control on a fast-paced, high-profile development.Key Responsibilities • Lead all commercial aspects of the project from procurement through to final account • Manage and administer the main contract and subcontract packages • Oversee procurement strategy and appoint key subcontractors and suppliers • Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities • Value and certify subcontractor applications and manage payments • Lead on variations, change control, and contractual correspondence • Produce accurate monthly commercial reports for senior management • Negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors • Work closely with the project and design teams to ensure cost-effective delivery • Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring client satisfactionRequirements • Proven experience as a Senior QS or Commercial Manager on refurbishment / fit-out projects • Experience delivering high-value schemes (20m+) within commercial or hospitality sectors • Strong knowledge of construction contracts (JCT preferred) • Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a high-pressure environment • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)In Return, Our Client Offers • Competitive salary (80k – 100k, depending on experience) • Comprehensive benefits package • Opportunity to lead a landmark Central London hospitality project • Long-term career progression within a growing, reputable contractor • Exposure to high-end, design-focused developments
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Refurbishment - London employer: LJB & Co
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