Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) | £450–£525 per day

Social Housing & Regeneration | West Malling Hub / Bromley / Greater London

Immediate Interim Contract (Permanent Options Considered)

Are you an experienced commercial professional with a strong track record in social housing or regeneration schemes We are urgently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on large-scale planned works and regeneration programmes across Bromley and the wider South East.

This role is ideally suited for an immediate contractor or interim specialist looking for a lucrative day rate, though permanent packages are open for discussion for the right candidate.

THE OFFER

• Remuneration: £450 – £525 per day (Negotiable based on experience)

• Contract Type: Immediate interim/contract preferred (Permanent packages can be discussed)

• Location: Based day-to-day at our Hub in West Malling, with projects predominantly across Bromley and Greater London / South East.

• Work Pattern & Flexibility: Core hours are 08:00–17:00. We offer genuine flexibility around school runs and reasonable lifestyle requests. You will also have the ability to work from our regional offices (Leverett, Dorking, or Cockney) or on-site as operationally required.

• Hiring Speed: Rapid interview and onboarding process—we aim to review applications within 48 hours and progress to an offer within days.

THE MISSION

As our Senior QS, you will take lead commercial management for medium-to-large social housing projects and regeneration schemes. You will provide high-level commercial oversight across multiple blocks and sites while serving as an active mentor to upskill our assistant and intermediate quantity surveyors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Oversight: Lead cost control, valuations, variations, and final accounts across multiple social housing blocks and sites.

• Problem Solving: Act as the main escalation point for complex commercial issues, delivering pragmatic and practical business solutions.

• Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and support the professional development of assistant and intermediate QS staff.

• Procurement & Contracts: Oversee subcontract procurement (tendering, evaluation), contract administration, and live risk management.

• Stakeholder Management: Directly manage client representatives, Project Managers, subcontractors, and internal senior stakeholders.

• Reporting: Take ownership of accurate reporting and commercial forecasting (CVRs).

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: Proven Senior QS experience working within the Social Housing, Regeneration, or Planned Works sectors (Essential).

• Commercial Tools: Strong knowledge of Schedules of Rates (SOR), block schedules, and schedules of inclusions. Prior CVR and NHF experience is highly desirable.

• Financial Expertise: A proven track record of successfully running valuations, variations, interim payments, and complex final accounts.

• Leadership: Experience running or mentoring a small, collaborative commercial team.

• Mobility: A full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle for regional site travel.

• Compliance: Valid Right to Work in the UK.

DESIRABLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Prior experience overseeing high-volume kitchen & bathroom component programmes is a major plus.

• Familiarity with local authority or housing association procurement processes.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are immediately available and looking for a high-impact role with a rapid turnaround, we want to hear from you.