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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor - SE London
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This South East London-based construction company has been delivering high-quality refurbishment and fit-out services for over 50 years. Operating across both public and private sectors, the company has built a strong reputation in residential, public buildings, heritage sites, education, commercial spaces, social housing, and healthcare. Their work encompasses wide-ranging refurbishment projects, often with new-build elements as part of complex remodelling schemes. Project values typically range from £50,000 to £8 million, with experience spanning entire estates, blocks, and rows of street properties as well as higher end public building refurbishments/fitouts. With a stable client base and placements on multiple public sector frameworks, the company continues to deliver impactful, community-focused construction solutions.
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Reporting to the Commercial Director, the role involves managing cost control, procurement, valuations, and final accounts across public sector refurbishment projects, including housing, education, and healthcare. The successful candidate will also support estimating duties when required, contributing to tender preparation and pricing. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and experience delivering projects valued between £500k and £5m are essential.
What you'll need to succeed
- You will have worked as a senior quantity surveyor or surveyor within a main contractor.
- You will be comfortable managing your own schemes commercially, from estimating (when needed) through to final account.
- You will be comfortable creating and reporting a monthly CVR.
- You have worked across a range of refurbishment schemes within the public and private sector.
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A competitive salary plus package including car allowance/travel.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- QS
- Quantity surveying
- Construction
- Refurbishment
- CVR
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