Senior Surveyor

Location South East London
Discipline: Principal Contractors
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££70000 - £850000 per annum, Benefits: Up to £80,000 + Package
Contact name: Paul Cunningham

Contact email: paulc@borneltd.com
Job ref: V-65861
Published: about 5 hours ago
Startdate: 2026-03-05
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Education & Health  Projects
📍 London / South-East / Kent
  • Up to £80,000 + Package
  • Start: March 2026
  • Permanent
A principal contractor with sustained year on year profits are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, delivering projects across the education and healthcare sectors.
 
This is a great opportunity for a commercially astute QS who enjoys taking ownership of projects, working closely with leadership, and helping shape the commercial direction of schemes from pre-construction through to final account.
 
The Role: 
  • Managing the commercial aspects of building projects within education and healthcare
  • Cost planning, estimating, and tender analysis
  • Working alongside the Commercial Manager and Director on budgets and forecasts
  • Managing subcontract procurement and contract administration (JCT / NEC)
  • Monitoring risks, opportunities, and overall project financial performance
  • Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
 
What They’re Looking For: 
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar
  • Proven experience working for a main contractor
  • Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
  • Experience managing projects commercially from start to finish
  • Ideally RICS or CIOB membership (or working towards)
 
Why them?
A growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the commercial, education and healthcare sectors. They pride themselves on a collaborative culture, professional development, and delivering high-quality projects.
 
If you're a Senior QS looking for more responsibility and the chance to influence projects and people, this could be a great move.
 
📩 For more information or a confidential conversation, please get in touch.