Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Commercial Lead

Location: Paddington, London
Salary: Up to £95,000 (for the right person)
Project Value: £17m+ total | £9-10m remaining
Project Duration: Now until March 2027

The Project

We are delivering a 5-phase residential scheme in Paddington, with 3 phases remaining following the successful completion of the first two.

Concrete and timber frame construction

2 x new-build residential blocks (circa 18 units total)

1 x soft fit-out phase

Complex early phases now complete - this is a clean slate moving forward

The remaining works are well defined, fully funded, and offer a strong opportunity for a commercially astute professional to take ownership and drive the project through to completion.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Lead to take full commercial responsibility for the remaining phases of the scheme.

This is not a role for someone who needs hand-holding. You will be trusted to own the numbers, manage risk, and protect margin, while working collaboratively with the project team.

Key responsibilities include:

Full commercial management of the remaining £9-10m of works

Procurement strategy and subcontractor management

Upstream and downstream change control

Cost reporting, forecasting, and cashflow management

Final accounts and commercial close-out

Advising the project team on risk, opportunity, and commercial strategy

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a true standout in their field.

You will likely have:

Proven experience delivering residential new-build projects

Strong knowledge of concrete and/or timber frame construction

A track record of successfully managing projects through challenging stages

Excellent commercial judgement and contractual understanding

Confidence dealing with clients, consultants, and senior stakeholders

The ability to take ownership and lead without drama

Why This Role?

The hardest phases are done - the project is now in a strong position

Long-term role running until March 2027

High level of autonomy and trust

Competitive salary up to £95k for the right person

Opportunity to make a visible impact on a flagship scheme

If you're a commercially sharp, delivery-focused QS who thrives on responsibility and wants to see a project through from a strong reset point to successful completion, this role offers exactly that