Listed: 2026-09-11Sector: Building & ConstructionLocation: LondonSalary: 80-100k & packageEmail: kieran@ssaltd.comPhone: 02031375550Senior Quantity Surveyor | Tier 1 Main Contractor | South LondonAbout the Client: SSA are recruiting on behalf of a major Contractor who is a leading player in the Design and Build, Traditional and PPP/PFI projects in the UK and Internationally. The company is involved in multiple business sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, hotel, pharmaceutical and civils projects.About the Role: They are seeking a Senior QS for a large residential development in South London, who will take the full commercial responsibility and ownership for the project, working closely with the CM and the construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships and maximising commercial returns and managing risk.About the ResponsibilitiesIntegrate the commercial strategy, amending with CM to suit project as it develops.Liaise with & commercially influence/challenge the other members of the team and the construction process.Take ownership for, administer & represent the company in commercial & contractual issues, including but not limited to: Preparing tenders, analysing, selecting appropriate s/c & finalising s/c orders, financial & commercially manage to Final Acc completion.Prepare & present forecasts, targets & CV reconciliations.Prepare & agree valuations, incl generating certificates & invoice/payments.Variations prepare with adequate/appropriate records, agree as works progress.Update projected Final Accs on regular basis and prepare, submit & agree Final Acc in a timely manner.Involvement in value engineering & design developmentMaintain & protect JSS commercial & contractual entitlementPrelim controls/monitoring - establish & maintainSite records/admin & document controlInsurance & warrantiesRisk/opportunityReview & update project risk/opportunity plan, monitoring for changes & consider within any forecast reportsManage risk arisingManage opportunityCVR Maintain an independent view in commercial reporting following the Valuation PolicyManage & oversee the junior commercial staff.Tender Support & work with the pre-construction dept in tenders & 2-stage tendersCash management Ensure timely payment & adequate cash management positions are maintainedAt all times act in a suitable & professional manner.About the Requirements:Will have led the commercial delivery of a large project or a section of a major project with a team of Quality Surveyors.Manage both people & situations sensitively & to commercial advantage.Supervise QS and AQSCommercially inventive & astuteUndertakes to lead the majority of pre-contract commercial activities leading to a Tender Settlement and ultimately negotiating a Contract Award.Able to perform detailed review and analysis of Cost Plans for large complex projects, including full measurement and rating exercises. Cost Plan prepared in a format that permits ease of optioneering. Easily converts Cost Plan to Package budgets.Can comprehensively prepare long term cash forecasts for complex projects, monitor results and interpret reasons for deviation. Able to use established techniques to minimise outflow of cash and maximise inflow.Able to plan risk mitigation measures and manage and monitor implementation in the project team.Able to complete the suite of project reports from raw data and interpret and advise on key issues.Able to use project cost management system for all day to day applications for payment, procurement, cost reports etc.Able to draft contractual and commercially sensitive correspondence and reports and doing so on a regular basis.Able to prepare, monitor and control Estimated Final Costs against targets / budgets, taking account of changes and transfers to original Budget to Build.Able to develop and establish a Budget to Build for direct works elements and convert into useful management monitoring reports. Can prepare, forecast, analyse and interpret in detail costs vs budget to assess direct works performance.Comprehensively and effectively devises and operates a change management procedure on a project, ensuring all changes are identified and recorded.Able to construct compelling arguments in pursuance of entitlements.Able to discuss more complex construction technologies, with an understanding of the commercial implications. This knowledge being based upon experience on a range of projects.Able to conduct negotiations in relation to a range of issues on a project and secure acceptable commercial results.
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Tier 1 Main Contractor | South London employer: SSA Group
At GEDA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the East Midlands, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role. With competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced family-friendly policies, we create a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on exciting construction projects.
