Job Description
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor | London Main Contractor | Cut & Carve Hotel Refurbishment | Central London | -85k + Package
Cut & carve experience is essential. This role is ideal for a QS ready to step up.
A well-established London main contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial side of a cut & carve hotel refurbishment in Central London.
This is a complex and rewarding project on an occupied city-centre site. You''ll be working with existing structures, which means managing phasing, temporary works and change, so sharp commercial control really matters. The business has a strong London reputation, a healthy pipeline and a close-knit commercial team where your contribution is visible.
It''s a great opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile scheme and step up, with experienced commercial support behind you.
The role
- Commercial management of the project from pre-construction through to final account
- Subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiation and appointments
- Client valuations, applications and the client final account
- Subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts
- Change control, variations and contractual notices under JCT
- Managing commercial risk on existing structures, including unforeseen conditions, temporary works and phasing
- Monthly CVRs, cost reporting and forecasting
- Working closely with the project team, client, consultants and supply chain
- Supporting and developing junior QS team members
What you''ll need
- Cut & carve experience is essential. That means structural alterations, retained structures or major refurbishment of existing buildings. New build-only experience will not be considered.
- Main contractor experience is essential. Consultancy-only or subcontractor-only backgrounds will not be considered.
- You must have led the commercial side of a project worth -10m or more.
- Strong JCT experience is essential.
- A stable CV is essential. You''ll need to show solid tenure and commitment with previous employers. Frequent short-term moves will not be considered.
- Hotel, hospitality or high-end refurbishment experience is a strong advantage
- Ambition to step up and grow with the business
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
The package
- -85k basic
- A full package including car or car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare and holiday
- A clear progression route within a growing London contractor
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If you''re a main contractor QS with genuine cut & carve experience, -10m+ projects behind you and a stable track record, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.