Senior QS - Cut & Carve

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 membersWhat 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 disciplineThe package

£85k basic
A full package including car or car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare and holiday
A clear progression route within a growing London contractorApply

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed