Senior Quantity Surveyor in Kensington
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Senior Quantity Surveyor | Residential & Mixed-use | Kensington | Nov 2025
An opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a main contractor recognised for delivering prime residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across London.
Based in Kensington, you'll take full commercial ownership of high-spec refurbishment and conversion schemes, overseeing all financial, contractual, and procurement activities while leading a small commercial team.
This role would suit someone confident running projects autonomously, with strong experience in design & build and high-end refurbishment, and the ability to manage both site and pre-construction commercial functions.
The Role
• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple upper specification residential and refurbishment projects in Central London
(£5m£25m)
• Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, and valuations through to final account
• Lead cost reporting, forecasting, and CVRs across live projects
• Oversee and mentor Assistant / Project Quantity Surveyors as part of the commercial team
• Support pre-construction and tendering with cost planning and subcontractor input
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Design Manager to ensure delivery, quality, and profitability
What they're looking for
• 710 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor
• Proven track record delivering high-end residential or mixed-use refurbishment projects
• Strong knowledge of design & build contracts and cost control
• Able to work independently and lead a small commercial team
• Confident communicator with clients, consultants, and site teams
• Detail-driven, commercially astute, and proactive in problem-solving
The Company
They are a growing London-based design & build contractor, delivering luxury residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects typically valued between £10m and £25m.
With a turnover of around £50m, they have built a strong reputation for technical delivery and high-quality craftsmanship across prime London postcodes.
Their projects combine architectural design, complex structural works, and premium finishes making them an ideal environment for a hands-on, delivery-focused Senior QS.
Also known as: Project Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Commercial Lead
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin (phone number removed)
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If you're a Senior QS who enjoys full project ownership and wants to work with a growing London contractor delivering design-led, high-quality schemes, get in touch. schemes, get in touch
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