Senior Quantity Surveyor

CV-LibraryBarking, East LondonpermanentPosted: 3 March 2026
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Lead Quantity Surveyor
Residential & Commercial Drylining Specialist
Essex/ London
£58,000 - £80,000 DOE
Immediate Interviews

About the business:

Our client is a high-quality London drylining contractor with a specialist and technical skill-set across residential and commercial design projects. They work with local and national clients across business, health, leisure and education sectors — delivering precision drylining, ceilings, partitions, plastering and interior fit-out solutions.

The business has secured a strong pipeline of drylining and fit-out projects, including schemes with Tier 1 (Main contractors) across London and the South East - including high-profile residential and commercial contracts.

They’re growing rapidly and now seeking a competent Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial lead to join their growing team.

Why Join Them?

Established, reputable specialist contractor in drylining & interior fit-out
Multi-sector project experience — residential, commercial & education
Work closely with senior leadership and project teams
Fantastic support and collaborative environment Key Responsibilities:

Lead commercial activities on drylining and interior fit-out projects
Manage applications, variations, cost reports (CVRs), interim valuations, final accounts
Act as standalone QS on multiple packages — ensuring financial control and commercial compliance
Work closely with Project teams, Estimator & Senior Management
Support contractual matters and collaborate with legal team as required
Engage with clients and supply chain on commercial deliverables Candidate Requirements:

5+ years’ experience minimum, ideally from a drylining/ specialist interior fit-out background.
Strong understanding of commercial flows: Applications, Variations, CVRs as Lead QS.
Able to operate autonomously as the sole QS on projects.
Excellent communication skills and commercial acumen.
Confident interacting with senior stakeholders and project teams
This position will see you supporting 4–5 live jobs alongside an Estimator and the senior team. Please apply today — shortlisted candidates will be contacted immediately and interviews arranged for this/ next week

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