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