Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor – East London\n\n£80,000 – £100,000 + Car Allowance + Healthcare + Pension\n\nI'm working with a leading construction contractor seeking an experienced Senior CSA Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a £150m Data Centre new build in East London. The project is currently in pre-construction until the end of 2026, with full completion due in 2029 — offering a long-term, technically challenging, and high-profile opportunity from concept to delivery.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Take a leading role in cost management and procurement, ensuring subcontractor packages are competitively placed and commercially sound.\n\n * \n\n Manage cost planning, budgets, and financial reporting throughout all project stages.\n\n * \n\n Support the pre-construction phase, working closely with design and project teams to develop accurate cost forecasts and value engineering options.\n\n * \n\n Oversee and agree variations, change control, and monthly valuations with the client and subcontractors.\n\n * \n\n Produce and present project cost reports to senior management and directors.\n\n * \n\n Build and maintain strong relationships across the project team, supply chain, and client representatives.\n\n * \n\n Provide guidance and support to junior surveyors, contributing to their professional growth.\n\nAbout You\n\n * \n\n 4–10 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally with exposure to large-scale building or data centre projects.\n\n * \n\n Relevant qualification such as a Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.\n\n * \n\n Strong understanding of procurement, cost control, and contract management.\n\n * \n\n Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.\n\n * \n\n Self-driven, well-organised, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities to tight deadlines.\n\n * \n\n A proactive team player who takes ownership and delivers results with attention to detail