Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Fawkes & Reece London
  • May 20, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Prime Central London - High End Main Contractor

Opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with high-end fit-out and residential experience to join a reputable London-based contractor delivering projects in some of the city's most prestigious locations.

About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing, well-established business. This site-based role is supported by our head office in Kensington and covers projects ranging from several million pounds to 50 million. The successful candidate will have strong refurbishment and fit-out experience and a track record of working with main contractors from procurement through to final accounts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international contractor known for their culture, quality delivery and strong relationships with both their supply chain and clients. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and make a genuine impact across projects.

Responsibilities of Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Manage the full commercial lifecycle of high-end residential refurbishment and fit-out projects.
  • Control project budgets, forecasts, and procurement strategies.
  • Build and maintain client relationships while ensuring expected standards are met.
  • Oversee bespoke, design-led projects where the scope often evolves.

Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 7-10+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying within construction, fit-out, or refurbishment.
  • Proven experience delivering high-end residential, luxury fit-out, heritage, or super-prime projects in London.
  • Strong cost reporting, forecasting, and financial control skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and subcontractor management experience.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly when working with private clients, consultants, and senior leadership teams.

Our client is a leading high-end construction and fit-out specialist. In this role, you will help deliver some of London's most prestigious residential and heritage projects, combining luxury craftsmanship with large-scale project delivery. You will work alongside elite architects, designers, and private clients on landmark properties across Prime Central London. Recent project wins include luxury penthouses and multi-million-pound residences overlooking Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall.

With a turnover of 85 Million for their London office within the past year which contributes to a combined group turnover of 1Billion+ . Our client is proud to work on some of the most prestigious projects in the market with a strong portfolio of private clients and renown for repeat business.

What we offer

We offer:

  • Opportunity to join a reputable business with strong high-end client relationships and access to major commercial projects.
  • Salary of 70,000- 90,000.
  • 5% pension contribution.
  • Travel covered between Zones 1-4.
  • 28 days' holiday.
  • Annual bonus.

If you would like to hear more about this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Callum Dolan in our London office on (phone number removed)