Senior Quantity Surveyor in London

Reds10 is recruiting a client-facing Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on delivering high-impact public sector projects. Based at our Central London office, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-profile, innovative construction projects that truly make a difference. Taking full commercial ownership of one or more projects, you’ll steer cost control, manage risks and opportunities, and lead a high-performing supply chain to ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to exceptional quality standards. Reporting to the Commercial Lead, this is a pivotal role where your insight and leadership will shape project outcomes, influence commercial strategy, and contribute directly to the success and growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project commercial activities including cost planning, forecasting, procurement, and change management.
• Maintain and report on project-wide commercial risk/opportunity registers.
• Implement and manage cost, commercial, and supply chain strategies to achieve time, cost, quality, carbon, and social value targets.
• Ensure accurate scopes and budgets, contract documentation, and performance management of suppliers.
• Support Commercial Sector Lead in negotiation of contracts and agreements.
• Lead and develop the project commercial team to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role within construction.
• Strong track record of managing multiple projects and teams.
• Experience in procurement, subcontractor management, and commercial negotiation.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and H&S requirements in construction.
• Proficiency in project cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of a professional body (desirable).
• An analytical mind with a natural flair for solving complex commercial challenges.
• Confidence and clarity in communication – whether presenting to clients or aligning internal teams.
• Proven leadership with the ability to inspire, manage and develop high-performing teams.
• A relationship-builder who earns trust across all levels – both inside and outside the organisation.
• A forward-thinker who sees process as an opportunity for innovation, not red tape.
• Commercially astute with standout numerical skills.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, award-winning company.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful public sector projects.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including healthcare and bonus.

Please note that this role will require Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Security Check as part of our recruitment process.