Senior Quantity Surveyor

Intermediate / Senior Quantity Surveyor Vacancy - seeking MEP / Fit-Out / Comms experience, with JCT / FIDIC contracts. London based (hybrid) - Permanent

Join our client, they are a global leader in digital enablement solutions and collaboration technology. Reed are delighted to be working on an Intermediate / Senior Quantity Surveyor vacancy to manage the commercial and contractual aspects of AV projects. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate assessment of completed work, effective change control, and maximised financial performance across a portfolio of installations. Full autonomy on growing out the QS function.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Conduct contract reviews upon project award, ensuring the project team understands the commercial and contractual requirements. Review and interpret various contracts (FIDIC, JCT, bespoke client contracts) ensuring compliance throughout project delivery. Manage procurement and subcontractor packages, securing the best commercial terms and assessing subcontractor payments. Measure and assess the value of work completed on-site, ensuring all installations and deliveries are accounted for. Prepare and submit valuations, progress applications, and invoices in line with project contract terms. Produce accurate monthly cost reports and financial forecasts, tracking performance against project budgets. Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning. Identify, notify, and track changes, variations, and compensation events as soon as they arise. Prepare estimates and quotations for additional works, ensuring maximum commercial return. Assess and negotiate the value of changes to maintain profitability. Maintain accurate cost records in collaboration with the Project Manager and Site Manager. Manage and oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of the project, acting as the main point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders. Support the project accounting team with monthly performance and financial reporting. Assist in negotiating and agreeing final accounts to ensure maximum value retention upon project completion. Conduct regular site visits to ensure completed work is accurately measured and any new opportunities are identified. Build and maintain professional relationships with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors. Provide commercial insights to senior leadership, advising on potential improvements, strategies, and risk mitigation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Professional experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field. Working knowledge of industry-standard contracts (JCT, FIDIC, Bespoke AV contracts). Experience managing budgets, cost reports, and forecasting for technical projects. Skilled in negotiating with clients and subcontractors to maximise commercial outcomes. Excellent numerical, negotiation, and analytical abilities. Strong communicator, able to collaborate with project teams, clients, and suppliers. Self-motivated, organised, and able to work under pressure. Proficient in Office 365 applications and project scheduling software. RICS chartered Quantity Surveyor is a plus. Experience with project document control repositories and commercial systems is desirable.