Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Reds10
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Location: London
Job Description:

Reds10 is recruiting a client-facing Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on delivering high-impact public sector projects.

Based at our Central London office, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-profile, innovative construction projects that truly make a difference. Taking full commercial ownership of one or more projects, you’ll steer cost control, manage risks and opportunities, and lead a high-performing supply chain to ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to exceptional quality standards.

Reporting to the Commercial Lead, this is a pivotal role where your insight and leadership will shape project outcomes, influence commercial strategy, and contribute directly to the success and growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee project commercial activities including cost planning, forecasting, procurement, and change management.
  • Maintain and report on project-wide commercial risk/opportunity registers.
  • Implement and manage cost, commercial, and supply chain strategies to achieve time, cost, quality, carbon, and social value targets.
  • Ensure accurate scopes and budgets, contract documentation, and performance management of suppliers.
  • Support Commercial Sector Lead in negotiation of contracts and agreements.
  • Lead and develop the project commercial team to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in a senior commercial or quantity surveying role within construction
  • Strong track record of managing multiple projects and teams.
  • Experience in procurement, subcontractor management, and commercial negotiation.
  • Familiarity with ISO standards and H&S requirements in construction.
  • Proficiency in project cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Membership of, or working towards membership of a professional body (desirable)
  • An analytical mind with a natural flair for solving complex commercial challenges
  • Confidence and clarity in communication – whether presenting to clients or aligning internal teams
  • Proven leadership with the ability to inspire, manage and develop high-performing teams
  • A relationship-builder who earns trust across all levels – both inside and outside the organisation
  • A forward-thinker who sees process as an opportunity for innovation, not red tape
  • Commercially astute with standout numerical skills

What We Offer

  • An opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, award-winning company.
  • Opportunities to work on meaningful public sector projects.
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including healthcare and bonus

Please note that this role will require Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Security Check as part of our recruitment process.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026