Senior Quantity Surveyor - CAT A and B Fit-Out

  • Building Careers UK
  • 02/04/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Management Architect and Design Property

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - CAT A & B Fit-Out



London - 85,000 - 95,000 + Comprehensive Package

About the Company

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and established design & build contractor delivering premium commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across Central London. The business is known for delivering complex, high-value schemes within occupied environments, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and building long-term client relationships across the commercial office sector.

With a strong pipeline of flagship projects and a reputation for excellence, they offer a dynamic and professional environment for experienced commercial professionals.



The Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of major CAT A & CAT B fit-out and refurbishment schemes in Central London.

You will be working across landmark office developments, including:

  • A large-scale, multi-storey city office refurbishment spanning over 140,000 sq ft, delivered as a rolling programme over multiple floors. The scheme includes extensive upgrades to receptions, common areas, end-of-trip facilities, and core infrastructure, with a project value in the region of 40 million.
  • A high-end West End office refurbishment involving CAT A and CAT A+ upgrades across multiple floors of a prime building, including enhancements to shared spaces and front-of-house areas, valued between 12-15 million.

These projects are being delivered in live environments and require a high level of commercial control, stakeholder management, and attention to detail.



As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

  • Full commercial management of large-scale CAT A & B fit-out and refurbishment projects
  • Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and financial reporting
  • Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
  • Producing valuations, variations, and final accounts
  • Monitoring project costs, cash flow, and forecasting
  • Managing risk, change control, and value engineering opportunities
  • Working closely with project teams to ensure commercial success across all phases
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
  • Supporting the delivery of projects within live/occupied environments


The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

  • Proven experience delivering CAT A & CAT B commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects
  • Strong experience working on high-value projects ( 10m+)
  • A solid understanding of design & build contracts and commercial processes
  • Experience working within live or occupied building environments
  • Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple packages and workstreams simultaneously
  • Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management


What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of 85,000 - 95,000 DOE
  • Attractive benefits package including car allowance, bonus, pension, and healthcare
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, landmark London projects
  • Long-term career progression within a leading contractor
  • A collaborative, professional working environment with a strong leadership team
  • Exposure to complex, technically challenging schemes in prime locations

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a role delivering prestigious, high-value commercial projects in Central London.

  • Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.


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