O’Neill & Brennan UK
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Residential-Led Mixed Use - Lambeth, South London
Salary/Package: £85,000 – £95,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Additional Benefits
O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a highly regarded and well-established property developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team, taking a lead commercial role on a circa £150m residential-led mixed-use development in Lambeth.
The successful candidate will act as the main commercial point of contact for the project, taking significant responsibility for the commercial management and delivery of the scheme while working closely with the wider project team, senior management, and external stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a financially strong and growing developer with a healthy pipeline of future projects, providing excellent long-term job security and significant opportunities for career progression. The business places a strong emphasis on stability and long-term development, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who has demonstrated strong tenure with previous employers and is looking to build a long-term career within a successful development business.
Role Overview:
- Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Project: Circa £150m Residential-Led Mixed Use Development
- Location: Lambeth, South London
- Project Value: Circa £150m
- Salary: £85,000 – £95,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits
- Benefits: Private Medical, Pension + Additional Company Benefits
- Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
- Type: Permanent
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Responsibilities:
- Acting as the main commercial point of contact for a circa £150m residential-led mixed-use development
- Taking overall responsibility for the commercial management and performance of the project
- Managing the commercial strategy and ensuring effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle
- Procuring and commercially managing subcontractor and consultant packages
- Preparing tender enquiries, analysing returns, negotiating, and making recommendations for award
- Managing valuations, payments, variations, change control, and final accounts
- Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure, and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate mitigation and cost-control measures
- Working closely with project managers, construction teams, design teams, consultants, and senior management to ensure successful project delivery
- Providing clear and accurate commercial information to senior management and key stakeholders
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners
- Supporting the wider commercial function and contributing to the continued growth of the business
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Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor within a developer, main contracting, or principal contracting environment
- Developer-side experience would be highly advantageous
- Experience working on large-scale residential or residential-led mixed-use developments
- Previous experience commercially managing significant projects, ideally £100m+
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation, communication, and reporting skills
- Proven ability to take ownership of a project and act as the main commercial point of contact
- A strong track record of long-term tenure with previous employers and a demonstrable commitment to career development
- Ability to operate autonomously while working effectively as part of a wider project team
- Strong understanding of the commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale development projects
- Ambition to progress within a growing and expanding development business
If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity with a highly regarded developer, where you can take genuine ownership of a major £150m project, benefit from a strong pipeline of future developments, and have significant scope for career progression, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663, or send your CV via email at n.scott-mends@oandb.co.uk.
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