Senior Quantity Surveyor

At Careys, we deliver complex construction and civil engineering projects that demand technical expertise, strong commercial management and collaborative working.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our London commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of challenging projects across the region.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of commercial performance, work closely with operational teams and play an important role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably.

Whether your background is in civil engineering, reinforced concrete structures or specialist construction, we're interested in individuals who combine sound commercial judgement with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Managing project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow and commercial reporting.

- Monitoring project performance, identifying commercial risks and opportunities, and implementing appropriate actions.

- Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiations, appointments, valuations and payments.

- Administering contracts, variations, compensation events and change control procedures.

- Preparing accurate monthly cost and value reports, forecasts and financial assessments.

- Working closely with project managers, operational teams and stakeholders to support informed commercial decisions.

- Supporting the resolution of contractual and commercial matters.

- Mentoring and developing junior members of the commercial team.

- Ensuring contractual compliance and maintaining accurate commercial records throughout the project lifecycle.

- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, reinforced concrete structures or a related construction discipline.

- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related qualification, or equivalent industry experience.

- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, cost control and commercial reporting.

- Experience managing subcontractor packages, change control and final accounts.

- The ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities and work collaboratively to resolve challenges.

- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

- Experience supporting or mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors.