Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cobalt is working with a vertically integrated developer and hotel operator delivering high-quality branded hotel schemes across London. With a growing pipeline of new-build and refurbishment projects, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and oversee the full cost management lifecycle of complex hospitality developments.

The Organisation

This dynamic developer is behind some of London’s most innovative hotel-led regeneration projects. With in-house capabilities covering planning, design, construction, and operation, the business is able to deliver high-quality schemes with long-term commercial performance in mind. Their open and collaborative culture gives team members real influence over project outcomes. You’ll work on carefully designed projects that bring together operational efficiency, aesthetic quality, and sustainability.

The Role/Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, you will play a leading role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of multiple hotel developments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts across the project lifecycle.
• Managing procurement activities including tendering, BQ preparation and contractor selection.
• Administering contracts, variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Leading cost reporting, cashflow forecasting and risk analysis.
• Advising on value engineering options and cost-saving opportunities.
• Supporting claims, dispute resolution and compliance with contract terms.
• Working closely with delivery, design and legal teams to ensure commercial control.

Skills needed/requirements

• Working knowledge of cost management on new-build or refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, procurement and risk management.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines.
• Experience in hotel, residential or mixed-use developments preferred.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field.
• MRICS, CIOB or similar chartered status is preferred.

Apply now

If you want to be part of a business delivering award-worthy hospitality schemes with full in-house control, this is the ideal next step. Interviews are underway – apply now to avoid missing out.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don’t hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.