Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Industry: IT

Contract type: Temp to Perm or Permanent

Location: Hybrid/London or Farnborough

Salary: £85,000 – £100,000+ depending on experience

The role:

• Join as the first Quantity Surveyor in a brand new commercial function, with real scope to shape how it runs
• Lead cost negotiation, value management and subcontractor management across AV integration projects
• Work end to end where possible, from pre-contract estimating through to final account, with a post-sales focus valued
• Manage contracts under JCT or FIDIC, with occasional exposure to NEC
• Work closely with project teams on site as well as in the office, balancing commercial oversight with hands-on involvement
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to secure the best commercial outcomes
• Take on a growth opportunity as the role expands into Ireland and wider Europe over time
• Potential to build and lead your own team as the function scales

Skills needed:

• Chartered or near-chartered through RICS
• Proven experience managing contracts under JCT or FIDIC
• Strong track record in cost negotiation, value management and subcontractor management
• Comfortable splitting time between site and office
• Stable career history, ideally with longer tenures at previous employers
• Confident operating in a business without an existing QS function, comfortable setting up processes from scratch
• Strong communicator, able to work closely with legal, operations and senior leadership

Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they meet only 50–60% of the requirements, while women and other underrepresented groups often look for a 90–100% match. If this role excites you but you don't tick every single box, please still apply. We'd love to hear from you.