Senior Quantity Surveyor - Real Estate Development
Central London | Full Time, Office based | up to £90,000 plus bonus
Ready to shape the skyline?
We are working with a real estate developer that's transforming the UK's urban landscape -creating landmark student accommodation, hotels, and mixed-use spaces across the country. With over £2 billion in assets under management and a growing portfolio, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking, privately owned business delivering high-impact projects from inception to completion.
As part of their growing Commercial team, they're now looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or Commercial Manager, for the right person) to support the delivery of complex, high-value developments across the UK.
The Opportunity
You will play a key role in driving cost-effectiveness across a multi-project portfolio, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery of major design-and-build contracts. Projects range from 300+ bed hotels to 700+ bed student schemes -all at different stages of planning and construction.
This is a high-visibility, commercially strategic role, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Management and working across the full development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and manage detailed cost plans, procurement schedules, and project cash flows
Advise on commercial aspects from early-stage acquisition through to post-contract delivery
Oversee tendering processes and contractor negotiations
Manage change control procedures and assess impact on project budgets
Report regularly on costs and performance to senior stakeholders
Coordinate closely with Development Managers, Contractors, Cost Consultants, and Fund Monitors
Lead commercial input across all RIBA stages, from feasibility to closeout
What You'll Need
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field
Strong developer-side experience in student accommodation, hotels or BTR (Main Contractor's experience would also be considered for this role)
Excellent knowledge of procurement, estimating and cost planning
Highly organised with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable overseeing multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through to delivery
What's on Offer
Up to £90,000 basic for the right individual
Bonus: Performance bonus of up to 25%
Perks: Training & coaching allowance, global hotel discounts
Career growth: Exposure to large-scale developments and opportunity to shape commercial strategy
Culture: Purpose-driven, design-led and community-focused business with an entrepreneurial spirit
This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing real estate platform with real impact, delivering projects that reshape communities and set new standards in development.
Apply now to be considered.
Unfortunately due to the nature of the role and business, we are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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