Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Lead cost management and procurement for £300m high‑rise London projects.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• contract administration
• cost management
• valuations
• forecasting
• value engineering

Tasks

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of cost management, procurement, and contract administration across major work packages. You’ll take a hands-on approach to ensuring commercial performance, value delivery, and cost efficiency, while driving best practice and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative, high-performing environment. -Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and best practices. -Oversee the commercial performance of large-scale project packages. -Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the commercial team. -Collaborate with project, design, and technical teams to achieve programme, quality, and budget objectives. -Lead procurement, tendering, subcontractor management, and contract administration. -Manage valuations, variations, and cost/value reconciliations (CVRs). -Work on flagship high-rise developments in prime London locations valued up to £300m. -Produce accurate financial forecasts and support commercial reporting. -Drive value engineering and cost-optimisation initiatives.

Requirements

• excel
• cost management
• quantity surveying
• 7+ years
• commercial
• leadership

What You Bring

Outstanding opportunities have arisen for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join leading Tier 1 main contractors and developers delivering a series of high-rise, design-led residential projects redefining modern living across East, West, South and North London. -Proficient in Excel and cost management systems. -Strong communication and stakeholder management ability. -Proven background in RC frame and residential construction. -Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and leadership skills. -Minimum 7+ years’ experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use projects. -Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent).

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Benefits

With individual project values reaching up to £300 million, these flagship developments will deliver hundreds of new homes across architecturally striking towers — combining luxury private residences, mixed-tenure housing, landscaped podium gardens, and premium leisure and wellness facilities. 💰 Salary: Up to £95,000 basic + full package (car allowance, travel allowance, bonus, healthcare, pension) Each project represents the next generation of London living — technically complex, sustainably designed, and built to exceptional standards — offering senior commercial professionals a chance to take ownership of landmark schemes with national profile and long-term career potential. -Up to £95,000 basic salary + comprehensive package -Long-term pipeline of major London projects -Long-term career progression with structured development opportunities. -Opportunity to lead on iconic, design-led high-rise developments -Car allowance, travel allowance, annual bonus, private healthcare, and pension -Gain exposure to luxury residential, mixed-tenure, and technically complex projects. -Clear progression to Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager level

About Stratus Search & Recruitment

-Founded in 2005, the company began as a boutique search consultancy and has since established a strong presence in the built environment and real estate markets. -It operates both retained and contingency searches, managing projects ranging from boutique residential schemes to large commercial developments. -The team combines deep expertise across various sectors, including cost & project management, engineering, petrochem, EfW, and nuclear, ensuring precise placements. -Actively operating internationally, the company has placed professionals on significant infrastructure projects across the EMEA region, such as metros, ports, and smart city developments. -Clients include private developers, social housing contractors, EPCs, and specialist consultancies, with roles spanning from quantity surveying to C-suite positions. -The company also provides advisory services to senior individuals during contract negotiations and redundancy transitions, offering tailored and discrete support. -With a diverse client base spanning property consultancy, oil & gas, HR, and legal sectors, it is recognized for its agility and depth of expertise across industries. -Emphasizing long-term relationships over transactional recruiting, the company prioritizes building strong, enduring partnerships with its clients.

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