Client-Side Quantity Surveyor – Super Prime Residential

Client-Side Quantity Surveyor – Super Prime Residential

Location: London
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Client-Side Quantity Surveyor to join a private client/development team overseeing the delivery of super-prime residential projects across London.

This is a client-facing position requiring a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in high-value residential construction, luxury refurbishment and/or new-build projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide full commercial and cost management support from feasibility through to completion.

* Act as the client’s commercial representative throughout the project lifecycle.

* Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts.

* Review and challenge contractor and consultant cost proposals.

* Manage procurement and tendering processes.

* Prepare tender documentation and undertake tender analysis.

* Assess contractor valuations, payment applications and final accounts.

* Manage variations, change control and associated commercial implications.

* Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.

* Identify commercial risks and provide appropriate mitigation strategies.

* Work closely with the Project Manager, design team, contractors and specialist consultants.

* Review project progress and assess its impact on cost and cash flow.

* Negotiate with contractors and suppliers where required.

* Maintain accurate cost reports and provide regular commercial updates to the client.

* Assist with project strategy, procurement and value management.

* Manage final accounts and ensure projects are commercially closed out effectively.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within super-prime or prime residential construction.

* Strong client-side, consultancy or private client/development experience.

* Experience managing the commercial aspects of high-value residential projects.

* Background in luxury new-build, refurbishment, fit-out or substantial residential redevelopment.

* Strong knowledge of procurement, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts.

* Excellent cost planning and reporting skills.

* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability.

* Experience working with high-end contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors.

* Exceptional attention to detail.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Relevant Quantity Surveying/construction qualification is desirable.

* Experience of high-value London residential projects is highly advantageous