Senior Quantity Surveyor
Hawke Search · London · posted 87 days ago
Going rate £48,600UK median £52,537
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Occupation
Going rate for this occupation: £48,600 · UK median pay £52,537
Home Office going rates from
Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£65,000 to £85,000stated · above the range ONS published
- Going rate£48,600
- UK median£52,537
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £31,960 |
| 25th | £41,465 |
| 50th | £52,537 |
| 75th | £67,203 |
| Going rate | £48,600 |
| UK median | £52,537 |
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- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Salary clears the going rate
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Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
London | Complex Buildings & Infrastructure
Package
£65,000 – £85,000 + travel allowance, bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare, life insurance, and more.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their commercial team, supporting a mix of Business-as-Usual (BAU) works and major capital expenditure projects across a portfolio of complex, technical assets .
While the portfolio includes data centres, prior data centre experience is not required . We welcome applicants from comparable infrastructure or technically complex building environments , such as healthcare, pharma, airports, rail, utilities, or large-scale commercial developments.
This is a client-side, hands-on role , managing building and MEP costs from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts.
On-site presence of 4 days per week, reflecting the hands-on, client-side and collaborative nature of the role.
You’ll take ownership of building and MEP cost management from early budgeting and master planning through procurement, change control, and final accounts — ensuring value for money while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and delivery.
Strategic & Planning
Prepare and maintain master plans for BAU and major capex works (biannual cycle) Develop early-stage cost advice to support commercial decision-making
Cost & Project Management
Produce detailed project budgets and cost plans with cash-flow forecasting Actively review scope, design, and tender information to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities Lead value engineering and advise on value-for-money improvements Monitor costs against approved budgets and escalate risks or funding requirements Manage change control, including estimates, approvals, tracking, and reporting
Procurement & Contracts
Support procurement and tendering activities, including pricing schedules and evaluations Participate in contractor and supplier selection Assess valuations, materials off-site, and payment recommendations Evaluate claims, loss & expense, payless notices, and extensions of time Negotiate section, practical completion, and final accounts
Risk, Safety & Compliance
Provide cost input to project risk management and early warning processes Maintain awareness of Health & Safety risks and report issues in line with company policy Support insurance claims and capital allowances activities
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