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Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) - Permanent Location: W1, Mayfair (site-based) Project Value: 75m Sector: High-end Residential / Hotels / Commercial / Cut & Carve / New Build Employer: Tier 1 Main Contractor Start Date: Immediate Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a 75m high-end project in Mayfair. This is a permanent, site-based role, reporting directly to the Commercial Lead and working closely with the Project Manager to ensure the successful commercial and financial delivery of the scheme. The project is procured under JCT Traditional, and the successful candidate must be fully conversant in both JCT Traditional and JCT Design & Build, with a clear understanding of the differences between the two. Key Responsibilities Take full commercial responsibility for the project, ensuring successful financial delivery Work in tandem with the Project Manager and Commercial Lead Manage procurement of multiple high-value, complex subcontract packages (procurement currently in early stages) Ongoing management of subcontractors including: Valuations Variations Payments Final accounts Preparation and management of: CVRs Monthly cashflows Directors' reports Client commercial reports Assess and manage subcontractor claims Administer loss and expense claims upstream Issue all relevant contractual notices both upstream and downstream Chair commercial meetings and lead commercial aspects of the project Manage all internal and external commercial reporting Present commercial sections of monthly client reports and CVRs to Directors Daily liaison with the client and full professional team Team Management Manage and lead an existing commercial team of three: Commercial Lead Two existing SQSs The role is a replacement for an SQS relocating permanently overseas Proven experience managing QS staff while running live projects is essential Candidate Requirements Minimum 15 years' experience in Quantity Surveying Background with Tier 1 or leading Main Contractors preferred Strong experience in high-end residential, cut & carve, and new build projects Fully conversant with JCT Traditional & JCT D&B contracts Comfortable dealing directly with clients and professional teams Strong leadership, communication, and commercial acumen Location & Working Pattern Site-based role, 5 days per week Location: W1 - Mayfair Maximum 90-minute commute each way Package Competitive salary (dependent on candidate experience) Pension Healthcare

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Mayfair, City of London Sector: Prime & Super Prime Residential / Commercial Industry: Building and Construction The Role Reporting to the Project Commercial Lead, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the Project Manager and wider commercial team, taking responsibility for the successful financial delivery of the project . Key responsibilities include: Full commercial management under JCT Traditional Contract (with strong understanding of the differences between JCT Traditional and JCT Design & Build) Leading procurement of multiple high-value, detailed and complex subcontract packages Ongoing management of subcontractors, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts Preparation of CVRs, cashflows, directors' reports and all internal commercial reporting Assessment and administration of subcontractor claims, including issuing notices upstream and downstream Successful administration of loss and expense claims Chairing commercial meetings and leading the project commercially Managing and mentoring an existing on-site QS team Producing and presenting commercial elements of monthly client reports and CVRs to directors Daily liaison with the client and full professional team What Our Client Is Looking For A minimum of 15 years' as a Quantity Surveyor , ideally including time with Tier 1 Main Contractors Strong background in High-End Residential , including Cut & Carve and New Build projects Fully conversant in administering JCT Traditional contracts , with a solid understanding of D&B for comparison Proven experience managing QS staff while running large, complex projects Confident dealing directly with demanding clients and professional teams Highly organised, commercially astute and capable of operating autonomously Ability to commute to Mayfair (W1) within a maximum of 90 minutes each way The Team & Project Environment You will be joining an established commercial team already on the project, including a Commercial Lead and existing SQS/QS support. This role is a replacement position within a stable, well-structured team. Package & Working Arrangement Permanent, full-time role Site based, five days per week Salary dependent on experience Pension and healthcare provided Immediate start available