Senior QS

  • Londinium Recruitment
  • 08/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Passive Fire Protection Central London Up to £80,000 + Package

An established and growing specialist contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Central London team.

Working across a diverse portfolio of Passive Fire Protection projects, you'll take commercial responsibility from pre-construction through to final account, playing a key role in protecting profitability, managing risk and supporting the successful delivery of projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, ambitious business with a strong pipeline of secured work and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

The Role
  • Manage the commercial aspects of multiple Passive Fire Protection projects from award through to final account.
  • Prepare, submit and negotiate valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and account reconciliation.
  • Identify, price and agree variations.
  • Monitor project costs, cash flow and forecasting.
  • Work closely with operational teams to maximise commercial performance.
  • Manage contractual risk and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
  • Produce accurate commercial reporting for senior management.
About You
  • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
  • Experience within Passive Fire Protection, Fire Doors, Specialist Interiors or a related subcontracting environment is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of JCT contracts and commercial processes.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Commercially astute with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to manage multiple projects within a busy, fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
  • Salary up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Pension
  • Travel expenses for site visits where applicable
  • Central London office
  • Potential for 1 day per week working from home (subject to experience and business requirements)
  • Genuine career progression within a growing specialist contractor
This is not a business where you'll be sitting waiting for work to come in. It's a fast-moving, high-performing environment where you'll be given responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact. If you enjoy being busy, taking ownership and working as part of an ambitious team, this could be an excellent next step in your career.